Poll finds Americans across all demographics support the expansion of Social Security

As divided as our country is in many respects, there are some fundamental values that unite us, including rewarding hard work and caring for our parents, children, and neighbors.  Social Security embodies those values, so it is no surprise that Americans of all stripes are united around expanding Social Security.

— Nancy Altman, founding Co-Director of Social Security Works.

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An October 2016 poll conducted by Social Security Works found that despite differences in age, race, party affiliation, gender, almost all Americans intersect at the issue of Social Security: America’s seniors deserve expanded Social Security benefits.

Among other results, the poll found Social Security expansion was supported by:

• 75 percent of men and 69 percent of women
• 69 percent of whites, 82 percent of African-Americans, and 79 percent of Latinos
• 70 percent of 18-29 year olds, 65 percent of 30-45 year olds, 76 percent of 46-65 year olds, and 70 percent of Americans over 65
• 87 percent of Democrats, 73 percent of Independents, and 51 percent of Republicans

You can view the survey and the polling results in this report.