Most Americans say diversity makes the country stronger and values such as constitutional rights, a fair judicial system and the American Dream are important aspects of the nation’s identity. Yet there are racial and ethnic divisions on some features of national identity. Overall, 51% say they want a country with an essential American culture, while 46% want a multi-cultural country.
Sixty percent of Americans think diversity makes the country much or moderately stronger, up from 53% in the AP-NORC October 2018 survey. This includes 56% of whites, 63% of blacks, and 71% of Hispanics. CONT.
Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
