Economy Tops Priorities for Americans Across Racial Lines, Polls Show

Inflation emerges as a major concern, while views on immigration, politics, and racial issues vary significantly among different racial groups.

76% of U.S. adults across racial backgrounds name issues related to the economy as a top priority for the government in 2024, with inflation standing out as a major concern.
Views among racial groups diverge on issues beyond the economy, including racism, immigration, and foreign policy.
Immigration is a top priority for 43% of Hispanic adults, 36% of white adults, and 29% of Asians and Pacific Islanders, but only 19% of Black adults.
White adults are more likely than other racial groups to name politics as an important issue for the upcoming year and to express concern about government spending, corruption, and taxes.
Non-white adults are more likely than white adults to highlight racism or racial inequality among the topics for the government to address.