Polyamory appeals to few Americans
Core finding
In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 66% of Americans said they would definitely or probably not be open to a polyamorous relationship.
One in five said they would probably or definitely be open to one (20%), while 14% said they were not sure either way.
Topline distribution
66% of Americans say they would not be open to a polyamorous relationship.
Would you ever be open to engaging in a polyamorous relationship (that is, having multiple romantic relationships at once, with all parties consenting)?
n = 1,000 · May 22–24, 2024 · MoE ±3.3%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 22–24, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.3% |
| Module | Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2024-054 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-aapor-2024.tiiny.co
Would you ever be open to engaging in a polyamorous relationship (that is, having multiple romantic relationships at once, with all parties consenting)?
Cite this question
Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2024-054, fielded May 22-24, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.