More Americans support Universal Basic Income than oppose it
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)?
n = 1,000 · May 16–17, 2023 · 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 | United States adults |
| Field dates | May 16–17, 2023 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.3% |
| Module | AAPOR 2023 Omnibus Survey #2023-036 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-aapor-2023.tiiny.co
How much do you agree or disagree with the federal government implementing Universal Basic Income (guaranteed income)?
Cite this question
AAPOR 2023 Omnibus Survey #2023-036, fielded May 16-17, 2023, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.