# Many Americans say immigrants help drive innovation

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## Reading

A majority of Americans (59%) say immigrants contribute positively to innovation, including 27% who call the contribution very positive, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 16-27, 2025.

Another 18% are not sure, 13% say immigrants make no contribution, and 10% say they contribute negatively.

## Topline

In your opinion, how much do immigrants contribute to innovation?

Many Americans say immigrants help drive innovation.

- Contribute somewhat positively: 32.3%
- Contribue very positively: 26.6%
- Not sure: 18.5%
- No contribution: 12.7%
- Contribute somewhat negatively: 5.7%
- Contribute very negatively: 4.3%

## 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: 2025-01-16 → 2025-01-27
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002, fielded January 16-27, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.

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