More Americans support Universal Basic Income than oppose it

May 16–17, 2023 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.3%Source report ↗

Core finding

In a Verasight survey conducted May 16-17, 2023, three-in-five Americans (60%) agree the federal government should implement a universal basic income, or guaranteed income, including 27% who strongly agree.

The remaining 40% disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree.

Topline scale

More Americans support Universal Basic Income than oppose it.

How much do you agree or disagree with the federal government implementing Universal Basic Income (guaranteed income)?

Somewhat agree
33.4%
Strongly agree
27.1%
Strongly disagree
22.6%
Somewhat disagree
16.9%

n = 1,000 · May 16–17, 2023 · MoE ±3.3%

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
PopulationUnited States adults
Field datesMay 16–17, 2023
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.3%
ModuleAAPOR 2023 Omnibus Survey #2023-036
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    How much do you agree or disagree with the federal government implementing Universal Basic Income (guaranteed income)?

    verasight-aapor-2023.tiiny.co

Cite this question

AAPOR 2023 Omnibus Survey #2023-036, fielded May 16-17, 2023, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.