As the United States approaches its Independence Day celebrations, a new YouGov survey of more than 5,000 Americans reveals that people feel a stronger connection to their immediate communities than the broader national identity.

While 47% of respondents express pride (combining "very proud" and "somewhat proud") in the nation as a whole, this figure rises to 58% for when asked about their state, and further increases to 64% when asked about their city or town.

Rural dwellers express higher levels of pride in the United States compared to city dwellers, with 59% of rural residents feeling proud versus 40% of urban residents.

When it comes to strong local pride, city dwellers show slightly more attachment to their communities, with 32% feeling "very proud" of their city, compared to 27% of rural residents feeling the same about their specific locales.

Interestingly, the combined "very proud" and "somewhat proud" responses reveal that overall pride in local communities is higher among both urban (62%) and rural (63%) residents compared to their national pride levels.

Which states have the most pride?

Arizona leads the nation with 66% of respondents expressing pride in their country, combining those who feel "Very proud" (51.2%) and "Somewhat proud" (14.3%). Missouri follows closely, with 63% of residents indicating pride in the United States, while Florida shows strong positive sentiment at 58%.

In contrast, Washington state exhibits the lowest national pride at 35%, closely followed by Illinois at 35.2%. Tennesseans appear most conflicted, with 14% saying they are not sure whether or not they have pride in the United States.

When it comes to state pride, Minnesota and Michigan continue to lead the pack, with 79% of each’s residents expressing pride in their states.

Virginia emerges as a strong follower, with 72% of residents indicating pride. Meanwhile, despite its reputation for state pride, Texas falls far short of the national average, with only 46% of residents expressing state pride (vs. 58% of all Americans).

Minnesota and Michigan emerging as standout examples of high state pride. The study found that 39% of Minnesotans and 35% of Michiganders reported being "very proud" of their respective states, well above the national average of 26%.

Missouri finds itself at the bottom, with just 30% of residents feeling proud of their state, presenting a stark contrast to its high level of national pride.

It is worth noting that from YouGov’s survey of 5,400+ Americans, 31 states did not have the necessary sample of 100 residents to qualify for the state-level analysis, but their data is reflected in the national average.

Minnesota stands out with the highest combined "Very proud" and "Somewhat proud" responses at 83%, showcasing strong local pride that aligns with its high state pride.

Conversely, Americans residing in Florida (72%) and Arizona (72%) tie as the next highest in local pride. Both ranked higher in pride for the US but closer to the national average for state pride.

Texas falls not far behind, with 64% of residents expressing pride in their cities or towns, despite not being a top state for national or state pride.

Finally, Missouri, which had strong national pride but the weakest state pride of any state analyzed, also shows the lowest pride for its cities and towns, with only 44% of residents feeling local pride. Washington, previously noted for weak national pride, demonstrates relatively strong local pride at 62%.

Overall, the variance in local pride appears less pronounced compared to national or state pride, with most states falling within a narrower range of pride levels.

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