Source: 12,500- 60,300 U.S respondents (16-64 y/o) surveyed per half year/ full year. Statista Consumer Insights
Jul 2, 2024 Story by: Editor
In early 2021, the concern over civil rights in the United States reached its peak, mainly due to the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the widespread protests that followed, addressing ongoing racial injustices. During this time, about 32% of Americans considered civil rights to be a crucial issue. However, by the end of 2021 and the start of 2022, this concern decreased back to pre-2020 levels and has since remained stable. As of the first quarter of 2024, only 26% of respondents viewed civil rights as a significant national issue.
Since then, other issues have taken precedence over civil rights, including economic conditions, unemployment, health and social security concerns amidst the Delta variant surge, inflation, and crime. By early 2022, further issues like climate change, education, immigration, poverty, and housing gained prominence, relegating civil rights further down the list of priorities.
This data underscores the shifting nature of public concern regarding civil rights in the U.S., influenced by major social and political events and evolving priorities over time. Source: Statista
