2025 AEA Omnibus Survey

Prepared by Verasight

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Verasight conducted a free nationally-representative survey of 1,000 adults to answer questions written by attendees at the 2025 American Economic Association Annual Meeting. If you are planning on conducting a survey, contact us.
Verasight collected data for this project from January 16 - January 27, 2025.

Key Takeaways





1 Fruit and vegetable consumption

How often do you eat fruits and veggies? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Several times a day 33%
Once a day 29%
3-5 times per week 23%
1-2 times week 8%
Several times a month 5%
Once a month or less 2%
Never 0%

1.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Several times a day 31% 36% 31% 30%
Once a day 29% 27% 30% 31%
3-5 times per week 24% 22% 24% 21%
1-2 times week 9% 8% 8% 9%
Several times a month 7% 4% 5% 5%
Once a month or less 0% 2% 3% 3%
Never 1% 0% 0% 0%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Several times a day 33% 32% 31% 40%
Once a day 20% 34% 32% 31%
3-5 times per week 26% 21% 24% 20%
1-2 times week 11% 7% 9% 6%
Several times a month 6% 6% 2% 4%
Once a month or less 4% 1% 2% 0%
Never 0% 0% 0% 0%

Gender

Response Male Female
Several times a day 29% 36%
Once a day 33% 25%
3-5 times per week 23% 22%
1-2 times week 7% 10%
Several times a month 6% 4%
Once a month or less 3% 2%
Never 0% 0%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Several times a day 29% 30% 38%
Once a day 22% 33% 33%
3-5 times per week 27% 22% 19%
1-2 times week 10% 8% 6%
Several times a month 8% 3% 3%
Once a month or less 3% 3% 1%
Never 0% 0% 0%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Several times a day 32% 33% 29% 39%
Once a day 31% 22% 28% 27%
3-5 times per week 22% 21% 25% 26%
1-2 times week 8% 12% 9% 4%
Several times a month 4% 9% 6% 2%
Once a month or less 3% 2% 1% 1%
Never 0% 1% 1% 0%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Several times a day 35% 28% 32%
Once a day 30% 23% 31%
3-5 times per week 22% 27% 21%
1-2 times week 6% 13% 8%
Several times a month 4% 6% 5%
Once a month or less 2% 2% 2%
Never 0% 0% 0%


2 Usage of food delivery app

On average, how often do you use food delivery apps (DoorDash, UberEats, etc.)? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
4-7 times a week 4%
1-3 times a week 13%
3-4 times a month 10%
1-2 times a month 16%
A few times a year or less often 21%
Never 35%

2.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
4-7 times a week 5% 6% 3% 0%
1-3 times a week 17% 23% 7% 3%
3-4 times a month 17% 12% 9% 4%
1-2 times a month 23% 17% 18% 10%
A few times a year or less often 26% 19% 22% 20%
Never 13% 24% 42% 64%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
4-7 times a week 4% 3% 4% 6%
1-3 times a week 10% 14% 21% 10%
3-4 times a month 12% 11% 7% 9%
1-2 times a month 14% 18% 19% 13%
A few times a year or less often 23% 19% 19% 24%
Never 37% 35% 30% 38%

Gender

Response Male Female
4-7 times a week 4% 3%
1-3 times a week 14% 13%
3-4 times a month 9% 11%
1-2 times a month 14% 18%
A few times a year or less often 21% 21%
Never 37% 34%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
4-7 times a week 3% 3% 5%
1-3 times a week 12% 11% 16%
3-4 times a month 13% 8% 9%
1-2 times a month 16% 21% 14%
A few times a year or less often 19% 25% 20%
Never 37% 32% 36%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
4-7 times a week 3% 7% 5% 2%
1-3 times a week 11% 21% 15% 15%
3-4 times a month 9% 14% 13% 7%
1-2 times a month 13% 21% 23% 19%
A few times a year or less often 21% 15% 20% 30%
Never 42% 22% 24% 28%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
4-7 times a week 5% 3% 3%
1-3 times a week 13% 14% 13%
3-4 times a month 10% 12% 10%
1-2 times a month 19% 17% 13%
A few times a year or less often 22% 22% 19%
Never 31% 33% 41%


3 Restaurant cuisine choices

In the past month, have you gone to a restaurant in any of the following cuisines? Select all that apply. (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
American 70%
Mexican 53%
Chinese 46%
Japanese 17%
Indian 9%
Other 9%
Not visited restaurant in last month 12%

3.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
American 76% 74% 65% 65%
Mexican 55% 60% 56% 40%
Chinese 45% 53% 46% 38%
Japanese 20% 24% 14% 7%
Indian 18% 10% 6% 4%
Other 5% 7% 10% 12%
Not visited restaurant in last month 11% 8% 15% 16%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
American 60% 72% 81% 72%
Chinese 40% 51% 48% 43%
Mexican 40% 58% 62% 57%
Japanese 9% 16% 30% 23%
Indian 6% 9% 13% 15%
Other 4% 10% 11% 11%
Not visited restaurant in last month 20% 10% 4% 12%

Gender

Response Male Female
American 73% 67%
Mexican 57% 51%
Chinese 48% 45%
Japanese 19% 14%
Indian 11% 8%
Other 7% 10%
Not visited restaurant in last month 10% 14%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
American 61% 70% 79%
Mexican 47% 59% 56%
Chinese 44% 49% 46%
Japanese 8% 18% 26%
Indian 2% 9% 17%
Other 5% 8% 13%
Not visited restaurant in last month 19% 12% 6%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
American 73% 63% 70% 64%
Mexican 51% 44% 65% 58%
Chinese 41% 48% 52% 66%
Japanese 17% 11% 17% 23%
Indian 6% 9% 10% 26%
Other 9% 6% 6% 12%
Not visited restaurant in last month 14% 14% 8% 5%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
American 70% 60% 75%
Mexican 55% 49% 53%
Chinese 49% 44% 45%
Japanese 18% 18% 16%
Indian 11% 7% 8%
Other 9% 10% 7%
Not visited restaurant in last month 12% 18% 9%


4 Household access to automobile

Does your household own or have access to an automobile? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes, owns one or more automobiles 86%
Yes, do not own but have access to an automobile 6%
No, do not own or have access to an automobile 8%

4.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Yes, owns one or more automobiles 77% 84% 89% 93%
Yes, do not own but have access to an automobile 10% 7% 4% 4%
No, do not own or have access to an automobile 13% 9% 8% 3%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Yes, owns one or more automobiles 73% 89% 96% 94%
Yes, do not own but have access to an automobile 8% 8% 1% 1%
No, do not own or have access to an automobile 20% 3% 2% 5%

Gender

Response Male Female
Yes, owns one or more automobiles 88% 84%
Yes, do not own but have access to an automobile 6% 6%
No, do not own or have access to an automobile 6% 10%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Yes, owns one or more automobiles 77% 88% 93%
Yes, do not own but have access to an automobile 9% 6% 4%
No, do not own or have access to an automobile 14% 7% 3%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Yes, owns one or more automobiles 90% 74% 77% 89%
Yes, do not own but have access to an automobile 5% 9% 8% 6%
No, do not own or have access to an automobile 5% 16% 15% 5%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Yes, owns one or more automobiles 86% 76% 91%
Yes, do not own but have access to an automobile 5% 10% 5%
No, do not own or have access to an automobile 9% 14% 4%


5 Online vs. in-person learning preferences

Do you prefer taking an online or an in-person course for a skill that you need, provided that the cost is similar? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Online 41%
In person 31%
Indifferent 14%
Not sure 5%
N/A, I don’t take courses online or in person 9%

5.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Online 37% 41% 44% 40%
In person 36% 33% 28% 29%
Indifferent 15% 16% 13% 11%
Not sure 5% 5% 4% 5%
N/A, I don’t take courses online or in person 7% 6% 10% 15%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Online 40% 40% 44% 42%
In person 28% 30% 36% 37%
Indifferent 13% 16% 11% 10%
Not sure 6% 4% 3% 4%
N/A, I don’t take courses online or in person 13% 9% 6% 7%

Gender

Response Male Female
Online 35% 46%
In person 36% 27%
Indifferent 15% 13%
Not sure 4% 6%
N/A, I don’t take courses online or in person 10% 9%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Online 43% 40% 39%
In person 24% 32% 38%
Indifferent 11% 18% 14%
Not sure 7% 4% 3%
N/A, I don’t take courses online or in person 15% 6% 6%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Online 40% 43% 38% 48%
In person 33% 27% 34% 22%
Indifferent 13% 17% 14% 16%
Not sure 4% 5% 7% 6%
N/A, I don’t take courses online or in person 11% 8% 6% 8%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Online 40% 45% 39%
In person 35% 23% 33%
Indifferent 14% 11% 15%
Not sure 4% 8% 4%
N/A, I don’t take courses online or in person 7% 13% 9%


6 Future of remote education

When, if ever, will remote education (online learning) be the typical delivery method of higher education? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Fewer than 5 years from now 41%
5 - 10 years from now 30%
More than 10 years from now 11%
Never 17%

6.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Fewer than 5 years from now 44% 48% 41% 31%
5 - 10 years from now 31% 27% 31% 30%
More than 10 years from now 10% 11% 8% 17%
Never 15% 14% 20% 21%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Fewer than 5 years from now 45% 44% 33% 34%
5 - 10 years from now 26% 29% 36% 33%
More than 10 years from now 10% 10% 17% 12%
Never 19% 17% 14% 21%

Gender

Response Male Female
Fewer than 5 years from now 37% 46%
5 - 10 years from now 31% 28%
More than 10 years from now 15% 8%
Never 18% 17%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Fewer than 5 years from now 44% 48% 34%
5 - 10 years from now 26% 28% 35%
More than 10 years from now 10% 9% 15%
Never 20% 14% 16%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Fewer than 5 years from now 34% 47% 58% 50%
5 - 10 years from now 35% 28% 19% 23%
More than 10 years from now 12% 9% 9% 11%
Never 19% 16% 14% 15%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Fewer than 5 years from now 43% 43% 39%
5 - 10 years from now 27% 27% 34%
More than 10 years from now 12% 8% 12%
Never 18% 23% 14%


7 Effectiveness of online education

How effective do you think is online education on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the least effective and 5 being the most effective? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 (least effective) 5%
2 14%
3 43%
4 26%
5 (most effective) 11%

7.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
1 (least effective) 2% 5% 7% 7%
2 18% 10% 15% 17%
3 46% 42% 40% 46%
4 23% 29% 28% 22%
5 (most effective) 11% 14% 9% 8%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
1 (least effective) 7% 5% 5% 4%
2 14% 12% 19% 19%
3 41% 45% 40% 47%
4 24% 29% 26% 17%
5 (most effective) 14% 10% 9% 13%

Gender

Response Male Female
1 (least effective) 5% 6%
2 16% 13%
3 42% 43%
4 28% 24%
5 (most effective) 8% 14%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
1 (least effective) 8% 4% 4%
2 11% 12% 20%
3 42% 42% 44%
4 26% 30% 23%
5 (most effective) 13% 12% 9%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
1 (least effective) 6% 2% 5% 5%
2 16% 10% 12% 15%
3 44% 44% 39% 42%
4 23% 29% 31% 27%
5 (most effective) 10% 16% 13% 11%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
1 (least effective) 3% 7% 7%
2 14% 14% 15%
3 42% 47% 43%
4 29% 18% 26%
5 (most effective) 13% 14% 8%


8 Usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

Select the best options that reflect your use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on a regular basis. Select all that apply. (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
Generating ideas 36%
Seeking advice; legal, health, education, etc. 31%
Generating images and videos 28%
Writing and responding to emails 26%
Summarizing articles and textbook chapters 23%
Automating social media related stuff 19%
Answering homework questions 17%
None, I do not use AI 35%

8.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Generating ideas 48% 44% 30% 19%
Summarizing articles and textbook chapters 34% 25% 22% 13%
Generating images and videos 30% 39% 21% 17%
Writing and responding to emails 28% 34% 25% 15%
Seeking advice; legal, health, education, etc. 26% 40% 29% 26%
Answering homework questions 21% 24% 13% 5%
Automating social media related stuff 16% 27% 18% 9%
None, I do not use AI 28% 27% 36% 54%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Generating ideas 31% 33% 43% 48%
Generating images and videos 29% 27% 29% 28%
Seeking advice; legal, health, education, etc. 27% 31% 35% 40%
Writing and responding to emails 22% 27% 28% 36%
Automating social media related stuff 18% 16% 22% 25%
Summarizing articles and textbook chapters 17% 22% 26% 43%
Answering homework questions 16% 14% 22% 19%
None, I do not use AI 40% 35% 35% 24%

Gender

Response Male Female
Generating ideas 39% 33%
Seeking advice; legal, health, education, etc. 36% 27%
Generating images and videos 31% 25%
Writing and responding to emails 30% 23%
Summarizing articles and textbook chapters 26% 21%
Automating social media related stuff 19% 19%
Answering homework questions 18% 15%
None, I do not use AI 30% 40%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Generating ideas 29% 36% 43%
Seeking advice; legal, health, education, etc. 27% 29% 37%
Generating images and videos 27% 28% 29%
Writing and responding to emails 23% 24% 31%
Automating social media related stuff 18% 20% 19%
Summarizing articles and textbook chapters 17% 21% 32%
Answering homework questions 16% 15% 19%
None, I do not use AI 39% 37% 31%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Generating ideas 31% 44% 41% 43%
Seeking advice; legal, health, education, etc. 30% 34% 34% 34%
Generating images and videos 26% 32% 31% 29%
Writing and responding to emails 24% 30% 29% 32%
Summarizing articles and textbook chapters 21% 23% 30% 27%
Automating social media related stuff 17% 22% 23% 17%
Answering homework questions 13% 22% 17% 28%
None, I do not use AI 39% 32% 30% 30%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Generating ideas 40% 25% 38%
Seeking advice; legal, health, education, etc. 29% 29% 35%
Generating images and videos 28% 22% 31%
Summarizing articles and textbook chapters 26% 16% 24%
Writing and responding to emails 26% 20% 29%
Answering homework questions 20% 14% 15%
Automating social media related stuff 18% 18% 20%
None, I do not use AI 33% 43% 33%


9 Concerns about AI usage

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “I am concerned about facing backlash for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in my professional or school work.” (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 14%
Disagree 13%
Somewhat Disagree 8%
Neither Agree or Disagree 35%
Somewhat Agree 13%
Agree 8%
Strongly Agree 9%

9.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Strongly Disagree 8% 13% 15% 20%
Disagree 12% 17% 11% 11%
Somewhat Disagree 11% 9% 7% 6%
Neither Agree or Disagree 33% 28% 36% 45%
Somewhat Agree 12% 16% 14% 7%
Agree 12% 8% 6% 4%
Strongly Agree 12% 8% 10% 6%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Strongly Disagree 14% 15% 12% 15%
Disagree 9% 14% 19% 16%
Somewhat Disagree 5% 9% 11% 11%
Neither Agree or Disagree 41% 35% 28% 23%
Somewhat Agree 14% 11% 17% 13%
Agree 6% 7% 10% 12%
Strongly Agree 10% 9% 5% 9%

Gender

Response Male Female
Strongly Disagree 15% 14%
Disagree 14% 12%
Somewhat Disagree 11% 6%
Neither Agree or Disagree 34% 36%
Somewhat Agree 12% 14%
Agree 9% 7%
Strongly Agree 6% 11%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Strongly Disagree 15% 17% 12%
Disagree 11% 11% 18%
Somewhat Disagree 6% 6% 12%
Neither Agree or Disagree 42% 38% 25%
Somewhat Agree 12% 13% 14%
Agree 5% 8% 10%
Strongly Agree 10% 7% 10%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Strongly Disagree 15% 14% 11% 15%
Disagree 15% 10% 12% 14%
Somewhat Disagree 8% 7% 7% 14%
Neither Agree or Disagree 37% 38% 31% 24%
Somewhat Agree 12% 20% 11% 13%
Agree 6% 6% 15% 7%
Strongly Agree 7% 6% 13% 13%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Strongly Disagree 14% 14% 15%
Disagree 16% 10% 13%
Somewhat Disagree 7% 4% 12%
Neither Agree or Disagree 32% 48% 31%
Somewhat Agree 13% 10% 14%
Agree 8% 7% 8%
Strongly Agree 10% 7% 8%


10 Perception of immigrant contributions

In your opinion, how much do immigrants contribute to innovation? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Contribue very positively 27%
Contribute somewhat positively 32%
No contribution 13%
Contribute somewhat negatively 6%
Contribute very negatively 4%
Not sure 18%

10.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Contribue very positively 31% 26% 24% 26%
Contribute somewhat positively 34% 28% 34% 35%
No contribution 13% 14% 14% 10%
Contribute somewhat negatively 2% 9% 6% 3%
Contribute very negatively 1% 5% 4% 7%
Not sure 19% 18% 18% 19%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Contribue very positively 23% 27% 29% 33%
Contribute somewhat positively 27% 35% 32% 37%
No contribution 14% 13% 13% 7%
Contribute somewhat negatively 5% 5% 9% 6%
Contribute very negatively 2% 5% 5% 6%
Not sure 28% 15% 13% 10%

Gender

Response Male Female
Contribue very positively 29% 23%
Contribute somewhat positively 35% 30%
No contribution 13% 13%
Contribute somewhat negatively 5% 6%
Contribute very negatively 6% 3%
Not sure 12% 25%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Contribue very positively 19% 21% 38%
Contribute somewhat positively 24% 40% 36%
No contribution 19% 9% 9%
Contribute somewhat negatively 6% 5% 6%
Contribute very negatively 5% 5% 3%
Not sure 27% 20% 8%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Contribue very positively 21% 24% 43% 30%
Contribute somewhat positively 35% 25% 23% 40%
No contribution 12% 17% 13% 10%
Contribute somewhat negatively 7% 4% 4% 3%
Contribute very negatively 6% 2% 2% 3%
Not sure 18% 28% 14% 14%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Contribue very positively 43% 17% 14%
Contribute somewhat positively 33% 26% 35%
No contribution 7% 19% 16%
Contribute somewhat negatively 3% 4% 10%
Contribute very negatively 1% 3% 8%
Not sure 13% 31% 18%


11 Value of entrepreneurs

How do you rate the value of entrepreneurs in your community? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Excellent 20%
Good 52%
Fair 24%
Poor 4%

11.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Excellent 20% 21% 17% 22%
Good 49% 52% 55% 52%
Fair 28% 23% 24% 23%
Poor 3% 4% 3% 4%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Excellent 15% 21% 24% 27%
Good 49% 54% 53% 55%
Fair 30% 22% 23% 17%
Poor 6% 4% 1% 1%

Gender

Response Male Female
Excellent 22% 18%
Good 53% 52%
Fair 21% 27%
Poor 4% 3%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Excellent 16% 23% 23%
Good 46% 52% 58%
Fair 31% 23% 17%
Poor 7% 1% 2%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Excellent 20% 23% 20% 20%
Good 52% 52% 55% 47%
Fair 24% 22% 22% 29%
Poor 4% 3% 3% 4%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Excellent 20% 14% 23%
Good 58% 46% 50%
Fair 18% 33% 25%
Poor 4% 7% 2%


12 Willingness to keep a personal budget

How willing would you be to try a personalized budget for the next three months if it meant you would get a $100 bonus for sticking to the budget with 75% accuracy? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes, I would be willing to try a budget 71%
No, I would not be willing to try a budget 9%
I already have a budget 11%
Unsure 9%

12.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Yes, I would be willing to try a budget 74% 76% 72% 60%
No, I would not be willing to try a budget 7% 8% 7% 12%
I already have a budget 12% 6% 12% 17%
Unsure 7% 10% 8% 11%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Yes, I would be willing to try a budget 69% 73% 67% 73%
No, I would not be willing to try a budget 9% 6% 13% 11%
I already have a budget 10% 12% 12% 13%
Unsure 13% 9% 7% 3%

Gender

Response Male Female
Yes, I would be willing to try a budget 72% 71%
No, I would not be willing to try a budget 9% 7%
I already have a budget 11% 11%
Unsure 7% 11%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Yes, I would be willing to try a budget 67% 75% 72%
No, I would not be willing to try a budget 10% 7% 8%
I already have a budget 8% 12% 14%
Unsure 15% 6% 6%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Yes, I would be willing to try a budget 68% 80% 74% 72%
No, I would not be willing to try a budget 10% 4% 8% 8%
I already have a budget 13% 8% 9% 11%
Unsure 10% 8% 9% 9%

Party ID

Response Dem/lean Dem Ind Rep/lean Rep
Yes, I would be willing to try a budget 73% 67% 71%
No, I would not be willing to try a budget 7% 9% 10%
I already have a budget 12% 10% 11%
Unsure 8% 13% 8%


13 Preferred investment vehicles

What is/are your preferred investment vehicle(s)? Select all that apply. (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
Savings account 53%
Retirement account, such as a 401(k) or IRA 44%
Individual stocks 27%
Mutual funds, ETF 22%
Hedge funds 3%
Other 5%
N/A, I do not invest 24%

13.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Savings account 61% 57% 48% 46%
Retirement account, such as a 401(k) or IRA 34% 40% 56% 44%
Individual stocks 27% 28% 28% 26%
Mutual funds, ETF 20% 19% 22% 30%
Hedge funds 2% 5% 1% 0%
Other 2% 4% 5% 8%
N/A, I do not invest 26% 23% 23% 24%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 >= $150,000
Savings account 44% 53% 63% 68%
Retirement account, such as a 401(k) or IRA 17% 45% 70% 72%
Individual stocks 14% 27% 40% 50%
Mutual funds, ETF 7% 21% 39% 46%
Hedge funds 2% 3% 2% 5%
Other 3% 6% 5% 4%
N/A, I do not invest 44% 20% 7% 6%

Gender

Response Male Female
Savings account 54% 52%
Retirement account, such as a 401(k) or IRA 49% 38%
Individual stocks 35% 20%
Mutual funds, ETF 29% 16%
Hedge funds 3% 2%
Other 5% 4%
N/A, I do not invest 17% 30%