What share of U.S. adults say drinking in moderation is bad for your health (2026)?
Answer51%
The record high was 53% in 2025; Gallup first asked the question in 2001.
Source: Gallup, Americans' Drinking Remains at Record Low news.gallup.com
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4 sourced facts about what recent polls say about everyday American attitudes, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answer51%
The record high was 53% in 2025; Gallup first asked the question in 2001.
Source: Gallup, Americans' Drinking Remains at Record Low news.gallup.com
Answer58%
The share peaked at 90% after the 9/11 attacks; when first asked in 2001 it was 87%.
Source: Gallup, American Pride Falls to 25-Year Record Low (2025) news.gallup.com
Answer47%
Membership was 70% in 1999 and 73% in 1937, when Gallup first measured it.
Source: Gallup, U.S. Church Membership Falls Below Majority for First Time (2020) news.gallup.com
Answer5%
A majority planned to celebrate at home, and nearly 2 in 10 at a friend's or relative's home.
Source: AP-NORC poll via KEYT, Will New Year's Eve be loud or quiet? (2024) keyt.com