The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index provides insight into Americans’ experiences and expectations for the future. Attitudes are measured along a scale of 0 to 10 with “0” indicating the lowest negative point of the scale and “10” noting the highest positive point. This baseline measurement highlights a great deal of economic strife and worry, although there is just a glimmer of optimism among Americans for their financial future. Though less concerned about their health picture than their economic future, Americans are tentative about a current risk to their health. SUMMARY 4.1 6.2 Driven by their current health status, satisfaction with access to health care, and contentment with their life, Americans, overall, lean to a positive outlook about their health. This optimism, though, is marred by concern about a looming health risk. HEALTH SUMMARY You, yourself, are in excellent health. You are happy with the life you are living right now. The current risk to your health is low. You are satisfied with your access to health care. HEALTH OUTLOOK DEEP DIVE Americans recognize a dismal jobs market and a struggling investment and consumer climate. The index shows a below average level of security in their personal financial picture with at best a small degree of optimism about future financial gains. ECONOMIC SUMMARY This is a good time financially for your household. You expect the next few months to be better financially for your household. Jobs right now are easy to find. This is a good time to make purchases or investments. ECONOMIC OUTLOOK DEEP DIVE 4.4 5.0 2.9 3.9 6.7 6.2 5.5 6.3 OVERALL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK OVERALL HEALTH OUTLOOK
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The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index provides insight into Americans’ experiences and expectations for the future. Attitudes are measured along a scale of 0 to 10 with “0” indicating the lowest negative point of the scale and “10” noting the highest positive point.
This baseline measurement highlights a great deal of economic strife and worry, although there is just a glimmer of optimism among Americans for their financial future. Though less concerned about their health picture than their economic future, Americans are tentative about a current risk to their health.
SUMMARY
4.1
6.2
Driven by their current health status, satisfaction with access to health care, and contentment with their life, Americans, overall, lean to a positive outlook about their health. This optimism, though, is marred by concern about a looming health risk.
HEALTH SUMMARY
You, yourself, are in excellent health.
You are happy with the life you are living right now.
The current risk to your health is low.
You are satisfied with your access to health care.
HEALTH OUTLOOK DEEP DIVE
Americans recognize a dismal jobs market and a struggling investment and consumer climate. The index shows a below average level of security in their personal financial picture with at best a small degree of optimism about future financial gains.
ECONOMIC SUMMARY
This is a good time financially for your household.
You expect the next few months to be betterfinancially for your household.
Jobs right now are easy to find.
This is a good time to make purchases or investments.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK DEEP DIVE
4.4
5.0
2.9
3.9
6.7
6.2
5.5
6.3
OVERALL ECONOMICOUTLOOK
OVERALL HEALTHOUTLOOK
Nature of the Sample: Marist Poll of 1,007 National Adults This survey of 1,007 adults was conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020 by The Marist Poll. Adults 18 years of age and older residing in the United States were contacted on landline or mobile numbers and interviewed by telephone using live interviewers. Survey questions were available in English or Spanish with data collection and weighting provided by SSRS. Results are statistically significant within ±3.6 percentage points. There are 820 registered voters. The results for this subset are statistically significant within ±4.0 percentage points. Tables include results for subgroups with a minimum sample size of 100 unweighted completed interviews as to only display crosstabs with an acceptable sampling error. It should be noted that although you may not see results listed for a certain group, it does not mean interviews were not completed with those individuals. It simply means the sample size is too small to report. The error margin was adjusted for sample weights and increases for cross-tabulations.
The Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index is reported on a 0 to 10 scale. A mean score for each sub-index statement was calculated. Overall economic and health indices are derived by calculating an overall mean based on responses to the four sub-index questions in each category.
Respondents were asked: Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with each of the following:
Economic:
A. This is a good time financially for your household
B. You expect the next few months to be better financially for your household
C. Jobs right now are easy to find
D. This is a good time to make purchases or investments
Health:
E. You, yourself, are in excellent health
F. You are happy with the life you are living right now
G. The current risk to your health is low
H. You are satisfied with your access to health care
HOW THE SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED
National Adults National Registered VotersColumn % Column %
100%81% 100%
Party Identification Democrat n/a 37%Republican n/a 29%
Independent n/a 34%Other n/a <1%
Gender Men 49% 46%Women 51% 54%
Age Under 45 45% 39%45 or older 55% 61%
Age 18 to 29 21% 16%30 to 44 24% 23%45 to 59 27% 28%
60 or older 28% 33%Generation Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 36% 29%
Gen X (39-54) 27% 28%Baby Boomers (55-73) 29% 33%
Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 8% 10%Race/Ethnicity White 63% 69%
African American 12% 12%Latino 16% 12%Other 9% 7%
Region Northeast 18% 16%Midwest 21% 22%
South 38% 37%West 24% 24%
Household Income Less than $50,000 52% 48%$50,000 or more 48% 52%
Education Not college graduate 67% 64%College graduate 33% 36%
Education by Race White - Not College Graduate 41% 43%
White - College Graduate 22% 26%Non-White - Not College Graduate 26% 21%
Non-White - College Graduate 11% 10%Education - Race - Gender Men - White - Not College Graduate 20% 19%
Men - White - College Graduate 10% 12%Men - Non-White - Not College Graduate 13% 10%
Men - Non-White - College Graduate 5% 4%Women - White - Not College Graduate 21% 23%
Women - White - College Graduate 12% 14%Women - Non-White - Not College Graduate 13% 11%
Women - Non-White - College Graduate 5% 6%Area Description Big city 34% 32%
Small city 20% 19%Suburban 18% 20%
Small town 17% 17%Rural 11% 13%
Area Description and Gende Small city/Suburban Men 18% 17%Other area Men 30% 29%
Small city/Suburban Women 20% 22%Other area Women 32% 32%
Interview Type Landline 21% 23%Cell phone 79% 77%
Nature of the Sample
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points. National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
National AdultsNational Registered Voters
Overall Economic Index Average
Mean
4.1
4.1Democrat 3.6Republican 4.4Independent 4.3Northeast 3.9Midwest 4.1South 4.1West 4.2Less than $50,000 3.9$50,000 or more 4.4Not college graduate 4.0College graduate 4.2White 4.1African American 4.1Latino 4.0White - Not College Graduate 4.0White - College Graduate 4.2Men - White - Not College Graduate 4.2
Men - White - College Graduate 4.8
Women - White - Not College Graduate
3.8
Women - White - College Graduate 3.6
Under 45 4.045 or older 4.1Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 4.0Gen X (39-54) 4.1Baby Boomers (55-73) 4.0Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 4.7Men 4.4Women 3.7Big city 4.0Small city 3.8Suburban 4.1Small town 4.5Rural 4.2
4.2
3.7
Generation
Gender
Area Description
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Education
Race/Ethnicity
Race and Education
Gender - Race - Education
Age
ECOTAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
Party Identification^
Region
Household Income
National Adults
National Registered Voters
1
Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with:
This is a good time financially for your household.
Mean
4.4
4.5Democrat 4.1Republican 4.7Independent 4.8Northeast 4.4Midwest 4.2South 4.5West 4.6Less than $50,000 4.1$50,000 or more 4.9Not college graduate 4.3College graduate 4.7White 4.5African American 4.1Latino 4.0White - Not College Graduate 4.4White - College Graduate 4.9Men - White - Not College Graduate 4.4
Men - White - College Graduate 5.4
Women - White - Not College Graduate
4.3
Women - White - College Graduate 4.4
Under 45 4.245 or older 4.7Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 4.2Gen X (39-54) 4.5Baby Boomers (55-73) 4.5Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 5.2Men 4.8Women 4.1Big city 4.0Small city 4.1Suburban 4.9Small town 4.9Rural 5.0
4.7
4.2
Gender
Area Description
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Race/Ethnicity
Race and Education
Gender - Race - Education
Age
Generation
Party Identification^
Region
Household Income
Education
National Adults
National Registered Voters
MPINX1AAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
2
Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with:
You expect the next few months to be better financially
for your household.Mean
5.0
5.0Democrat 4.8Republican 5.2Independent 5.1Northeast 5.0Midwest 5.0South 5.0West 5.1Less than $50,000 4.8$50,000 or more 5.3Not college graduate 5.1College graduate 4.9White 4.9African American 5.0Latino 5.4White - Not College Graduate 5.0White - College Graduate 4.8Men - White - Not College Graduate 5.2
Men - White - College Graduate 5.5
Women - White - Not College Graduate
4.8
Women - White - College Graduate 4.3
Under 45 5.145 or older 4.9Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 5.0Gen X (39-54) 5.5Baby Boomers (55-73) 4.7Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 4.7Men 5.3Women 4.8Big city 5.3Small city 4.8Suburban 5.0Small town 5.2Rural 4.6
5.1
4.7
National Adults
National Registered Voters
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Area Description
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Race and Education
Gender - Race - Education
Age
Generation
Gender
Party Identification^
Region
Household Income
Education
Race/Ethnicity
MPINX1BAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
3
Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with:
Jobs right now are easy to find.Mean
2.9
2.9Democrat 2.4Republican 3.3Independent 3.1Northeast 2.6Midwest 3.1South 3.0West 3.0Less than $50,000 2.9$50,000 or more 3.0Not college graduate 2.9College graduate 2.9White 2.9African American 3.4Latino 3.1White - Not College Graduate 2.9White - College Graduate 2.7Men - White - Not College Graduate 3.0
Men - White - College Graduate 3.2
Women - White - Not College Graduate
2.9
Women - White - College Graduate 2.3
Under 45 2.845 or older 3.0Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 2.8Gen X (39-54) 2.8Baby Boomers (55-73) 2.8Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 4.4Men 3.2Women 2.7Big city 3.0Small city 2.6Suburban 2.9Small town 3.3Rural 2.9
2.9
2.6
National Adults
National Registered Voters
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Gender - Race - Education
Age
Generation
Gender
Area Description
Region
Household Income
Education
Race/Ethnicity
Race and Education
MPINX1CAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
Party Identification^
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
4
Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with: This is a good time to make purchases or investments.
Mean
3.9
3.9Democrat 3.1Republican 4.2Independent 4.3Northeast 3.5Midwest 4.0South 3.8West 4.1Less than $50,000 3.6$50,000 or more 4.3Not college graduate 3.7College graduate 4.2White 3.9African American 3.9Latino 3.3White - Not College Graduate 3.7White - College Graduate 4.3Men - White - Not College Graduate 4.1
Men - White - College Graduate 5.1
Women - White - Not College Graduate
3.3
Women - White - College Graduate 3.6
Under 45 3.945 or older 3.8Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 4.0Gen X (39-54) 3.5Baby Boomers (55-73) 3.9Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 4.3Men 4.5Women 3.3Big city 3.7Small city 3.6Suburban 3.7Small town 4.5Rural 4.4
4.1
3.2
National Adults
Age
Generation
Gender
Area Description
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Household Income
Education
Race/Ethnicity
Race and Education
Gender - Race - Education
MPINX1DAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
Party Identification^
Region
National Registered Voters
5
Overall Health Index Average
Mean
6.2
6.2Democrat 5.9Republican 6.7Independent 6.2Northeast 6.0Midwest 6.1South 6.2West 6.5Less than $50,000 5.9$50,000 or more 6.5Not college graduate 6.0College graduate 6.5White 6.2African American 5.8Latino 6.2White - Not College Graduate 6.0White - College Graduate 6.5Men - White - Not College Graduate 6.5
Men - White - College Graduate 7.0
Women - White - Not College Graduate
5.6
Women - White - College Graduate 6.1
Under 45 6.445 or older 6.0Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 6.4Gen X (39-54) 6.3Baby Boomers (55-73) 5.9Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 6.0Men 6.6Women 5.8Big city 6.4Small city 6.1Suburban 6.4Small town 5.9Rural 6.1
6.5
6.0
Generation
Gender
Area Description
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Education
Race/Ethnicity
Race and Education
Gender - Race - Education
Age
HLTHTAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
Party Identification^
Region
Household Income
National Adults
National Registered Voters
6
Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with:
You, yourself, are in excellent health.Mean
6.7
6.7Democrat 6.6Republican 6.8Independent 6.8Northeast 6.7Midwest 6.3South 6.8West 7.2Less than $50,000 6.4$50,000 or more 7.0Not college graduate 6.5College graduate 7.2White 6.6African American 6.4Latino 7.2White - Not College Graduate 6.4White - College Graduate 7.1Men - White - Not College Graduate 6.9
Men - White - College Graduate 7.5
Women - White - Not College Graduate
5.9
Women - White - College Graduate 6.8
Under 45 7.445 or older 6.2Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 7.5Gen X (39-54) 6.9Baby Boomers (55-73) 5.8Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 6.1Men 7.1Women 6.4Big city 7.2Small city 6.9Suburban 6.9Small town 5.9Rural 6.2
7.2
6.7
Gender
Area Description
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Race/Ethnicity
Race and Education
Gender - Race - Education
Age
Generation
Party Identification^
Region
Household Income
Education
National Adults
National Registered Voters
MPINX1EAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
7
Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with:
You are happy with the life you are living right now.
Mean
6.2
6.3Democrat 6.0Republican 7.0Independent 6.2Northeast 5.6Midwest 6.2South 6.3West 6.5Less than $50,000 5.9$50,000 or more 6.7Not college graduate 6.0College graduate 6.6White 6.4African American 5.7Latino 6.0White - Not College Graduate 6.2White - College Graduate 6.7Men - White - Not College Graduate 6.8
Men - White - College Graduate 7.3
Women - White - Not College Graduate
5.6
Women - White - College Graduate 6.2
Under 45 6.345 or older 6.1Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 6.2Gen X (39-54) 6.3Baby Boomers (55-73) 6.2Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 5.9Men 6.8Women 5.7Big city 6.4Small city 6.1Suburban 6.4Small town 5.8Rural 6.5
6.6
5.9
Area Description
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Race and Education
Gender - Race - Education
Age
Generation
Gender
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Household Income
Education
Race/Ethnicity
MPINX1FAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
National Adults
National Registered Voters
Party Identification^
Region
8
Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with: The
current risk to your health is low.
Mean
5.5
5.4Democrat 4.6Republican 6.2Independent 5.7Northeast 5.4Midwest 5.6South 5.3West 5.7Less than $50,000 5.1$50,000 or more 5.9Not college graduate 5.4College graduate 5.6White 5.6African American 4.9Latino 5.2White - Not College Graduate 5.5White - College Graduate 5.6Men - White - Not College Graduate 5.9
Men - White - College Graduate 6.1
Women - White - Not College Graduate
5.2
Women - White - College Graduate 5.2
Under 45 5.945 or older 5.2Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 5.9Gen X (39-54) 5.3Baby Boomers (55-73) 5.1Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 5.6Men 6.0Women 5.0Big city 5.4Small city 5.3Suburban 5.7Small town 5.3Rural 5.8
5.9
5.1
MPINX1GAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
Party Identification^
National Adults
National Registered Voters
Small city/Suburban Men
Small city/Suburban Women
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Gender - Race - Education
Age
Generation
Gender
Area Description
Region
Household Income
Education
Race/Ethnicity
Race and Education
9
Please let me know how much you agree or disagree with: You are satisfied with your
access to health care.Mean
6.3
6.4Democrat 6.5Republican 6.8Independent 6.1Northeast 6.1Midwest 6.1South 6.3West 6.8Less than $50,000 6.2$50,000 or more 6.6Not college graduate 6.2College graduate 6.5White 6.3African American 6.5Latino 6.3White - Not College Graduate 6.0White - College Graduate 6.7Men - White - Not College Graduate 6.5
Men - White - College Graduate 7.1
Women - White - Not College Graduate
5.5
Women - White - College Graduate 6.3
Under 45 6.145 or older 6.5Gen Z/Millennials (18-38) 6.0Gen X (39-54) 6.5Baby Boomers (55-73) 6.5Silent-Greatest (Over 73) 6.5Men 6.6Women 6.1Big city 6.6Small city 6.1Suburban 6.4Small town 6.5Rural 5.7
6.2
6.4
National Adults
MPINX1HAVG10_1. Marist Poll National Tables May 12th through May 17th, 2020
Age
Generation
Gender
Area Description
Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted May 12th through May 17th, 2020, n=1007 MOE +/- 3.6 percentage points.^National Registered Voters: n=820 MOE +/- 4.0 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.
