Poll shows only a third of Democrats, independents are extremely proud to be Americans

American pride has seemed to decrease over the years, though Republicans still hold country in high regard, according to polls.

By Charlotte Hazard

Published: July 4, 2024 3:50pm

A majority of Republicans are extremely proud to be Americans, while only about one third of Democrats and independents say they are, according to a poll released two days before Independence Day.

The poll was taken by Gallup and the survey results showed that 59% of Republicans said that they are "extremely proud" of their national identity.

Meanwhile, only 34% of Democrats and 36% of Independents said that they were proud to be an American.

American pride was at its highest after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, according to Gallup.

American pride has seemed to decrease over the years, according to polling.

Gallup reported that from 2001 through 2017, "no fewer than 75% of U.S. adults said they were extremely or very proud, including majorities who were extremely proud."