Corruption Grows as a Top-Three National Issue from 2024 to 2025

% in nation and the community types that said government or business corruption was one of the most important issues facing the nation in 2024 and 2025. The issue has climbed 9 points nationwide since summer 2024. In Big Cities and Urban Suburbs, this issue has jumped up the most.  

Chart: American Communities ProjectSource: American Communities Project/Ipsos 2025 Fragmentation Study, using a sample of 4,889 American adults aged 18 or older, with interviews taking place online. Survey fielded on the KnowledgePanel from August 18 – September 1, 2025. American Communities Project/Ipsos Fragmentation Study, 2024, using Ipsos’ probability-based KnowledgePanel® from June 14–July 1, 2024. The poll is based on a sample of 4,712 Americans aged 18 or older, with interviews taking place online. Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper