Gallup Finds American Dream Achievability Falls to 68% as Only 46% See Opportunity for Everyone
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 18
Gallup Finds American Dream Achievability Falls to 68% as Only 46% See Opportunity for Everyone
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 18
Summary
68% of Americans said they believe they can achieve the American Dream, down 4 percentage points from Gallup’s 2024 reading.
46% said everyone in the country has that opportunity, down from 51%, as rising costs, inflation and job insecurity weaken confidence.
33% most associated the American Dream with freedom or individual rights, 28% with financial security or home ownership, and just 3% with opportunity for all.
60% of Democrats and 57% of Republicans called the American Dream “unfinished,” suggesting broad agreement that it remains a work in progress despite fading faith in its attainability.