Just over half say their friends all know each other well

May 11, 2026 · n = 509 · MoE ±4.6%Source report ↗

Core finding

A narrow majority of Americans (52%) agree that most of their friends know each other very well, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults conducted in May 2026.

About a quarter (24%) neither agree nor disagree, and 23% disagree.

Topline scale

Just over half say their friends all know each other well.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Most of my friends know each other very well.

Neither agree not disagree
24.4%
Somewhat agree
24.1%
Agree
18.4%
Somewhat disagree
11.2%
Strongly agree
9.9%
Disagree
9.1%
Strongly disagree
2.9%

n = 509 · May 11, 2026 · MoE ±4.6%

Net findings combine adjacent response options from the same scale.
ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUS adults age 18+
Field datesMay 11, 2026
Base (unweighted)509
Margin of error±4.6%
Modulesociety
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Most of my friends know each other very well.

    reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26

Cite this question

Verasight SPSP Omnibus Survey #2026-045, fielded May 11-11, 2026, N=509 US adults age 18+, +/- 4.6%.