Race & Ethnicity

Georgia’s changing electoral makeup has been the focus of renewed attention in the 2020 election cycle.

These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.

As 2020 draws to a close, here are 20 striking findings from our studies, covering notable trends that emerged during the year.

The share of Black and Latino adults who say they feel angry about the state of the country is now sharply lower than in June.

Still about two-in-ten U.S. adults are “pretty certain” they won’t get the vaccine – even when there’s more information.

In 2019, the share of American children living in poverty was on a downward trajectory, reaching record lows across racial and ethnic groups.

The share of unpartnered mothers who are employed and at work has fallen more precipitously than among other parents.

Data tables from interviews we conducted with verified voters after the 2016 and 2018 elections may help answer some election 2020 questions.

Latino voters are less likely than all U.S. voters to say they are extremely motivated to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

More than one-third of Black eligible voters in the U.S. live in nine of the nation’s most competitive states.