A majority feel nostalgic for how America used to be
Core finding
In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, a majority of Americans (55%) agree that they are nostalgic for the way the United States used to be, including 21% who strongly agree.
Nearly three-in-ten (29%) neither agree nor disagree, while 16% disagree, including 6% who strongly disagree.
Topline scale
A majority feel nostalgic for how America used to be.
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: I am nostalgic for the way the United States used to be.
n = 1,000 · Feb 28 – Mar 6, 2025 · MoE ±3.5%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | United States adults |
| Field dates | Feb 28 – Mar 6, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.5% |
| Module | personality |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-spsp-2025.tiiny.co
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: I am nostalgic for the way the United States used to be.
Cite this question
Verasight SPSP Omnibus Survey #2025-010, fielded February 28-March 6, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.5%.