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How much do you trust the news media?
Trust in the news media · Asked in 1 wave, 2021 · 2,029 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | 0 - no trust | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 - complete trust | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 21% | 8% | 11% | 10% | 8% | 17% | 8% | 9% | 5% | 1% | 1% | 2029 | ±3 | |
| Lower income |
General Social Survey 2021 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2021 | 2020-12-03 to 2021-05-02 | web | 4,032 | 2,029 |
| 23% |
| 7% |
| 10% |
| 11% |
| 8% |
| 21% |
| 5% |
| 7% |
| 4% |
| 0% |
| 2% |
| 543 |
| ±5 |
| Middle income | 19% | 8% | 15% | 9% | 9% | 13% | 10% | 8% | 6% | 2% | 1% | 601 | ±5 |
| Upper income | 19% | 9% | 10% | 8% | 7% | 16% | 10% | 11% | 6% | 2% | 0% | 605 | ±5 |