Demographics & Politics

No world region has reached gender parity in the share of legislative seats held by women. Only three nations individually have reached or surpassed parity.

Roughly seven-in-ten white evangelical Protestants approve of Trump's presidential job performance. Other religious groups are more divided.

Nearly six-in-ten Americans participate in some type of community group or organization, including 11% who say they take part in at least four such groups.

More than one-in-five voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are racial or ethnic minorities.

Growing share sees 'great deal of difference' between the parties

On a number of issues, Catholic partisans often express opinions more in line with their political parties' positions than with their church's teachings.

The 69 immigrants and children of immigrants in the 116th Congress claim heritage in 38 countries and are overwhelmingly Democrats.

About half of Americans say society looks up to men who are masculine, and 60% of these say this is a good thing. Views differ by party, gender and race.

As Gen Z moves toward adulthood, their views mirror those of Millennials on a range of issues, from Trump’s presidency to the role of government to racial equality. Among Republicans, Gen Z stands out on some key issues.

The new Congress is slightly more religiously diverse than its predecessor, but it remains overwhelmingly Christian.