The American Dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone. The American Dream is generally thought to be achieved through sacrifice, risk-taking, and hard work, rather than by chance. How attainable, if at all, do you think the American Dream is for most people living in the US? | Daily Question

The American Dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone. The American Dream is generally thought to be achieved through sacrifice, risk‑taking, and hard work, rather than by chance. How attainable, if at all, do you think the American Dream is for most people living in the US? Published on July 1, 2020 → Survey conducted on July 1, 2020 on 6588 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Very attainable

21%

Somewhat attainable

29%

Somewhat unattainable

20%

Very unattainable

16%

Don’t know

6%

N/A – There is no such thing as the American Dream

8%

Very attainable

21%

Somewhat attainable

29%

Somewhat unattainable

20%

Very unattainable

16%

Don’t know

6%

N/A – There is no such thing as the American Dream

8%