To most Americans, 2106 feels a long way off
Core finding
For most Americans, the year 2106 might as well be unreachable. More than eight-in-ten (86%) say it feels far away, including a slim majority (52%) who say very far, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 491 U.S. adults.
That far-leaning group also takes in 21% who say far and 14% somewhat far. Only a sliver feels any nearness — 6% say neither, 5% somewhat close, and 3% call the year close or very close.
Topline distribution
To most Americans, 2106 feels a long way off.
How close or far does 2106 feel to you?
n = 491 · May 11, 2026 · MoE ±4.7%
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 11, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 491 |
| Margin of error | ±4.7% |
| Module | society |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26
How close or far does 2106 feel to you?
Cite this question
Verasight SPSP Omnibus Survey #2026-045, fielded May 11-11, 2026, N=491 US adults age 18+, +/- 4.7%.