National Adults
Thinking about what is ahead for the world in 2011, are you generally more optimistic or more pessimistic?
More optimistic More pessimistic Unsure
Row % Row % Row %
National Adults 60% 38% 2%
Region Northeast 63% 33% 4%
Midwest 66% 33% 1%
South 56% 42% 2%
West 60% 39% 1%
Age Under 45 71% 27% 2%
45 or older 53% 45% 2%
Age 18 to 29 78% 19% 4%
30 to 44 65% 34% 1%
45 to 59 57% 42% 1%
60 or older 50% 48% 3%
Gender Men 58% 39% 2%
Women 62% 36% 2%
Education Not college graduate 64% 33% 3%
College graduate 53% 45% 1%
Household Income Less than $50,000 65% 32% 3%
$50,000 or more 56% 43% 1%
Households with children under 18 Household with children 66% 33% 1%
No children in household 56% 41% 3%
Interview Type Landline 58% 40% 2%
Cell Phone 67% 32% 1%
December 2010 Marist Poll National Adults N=1029 MOE +/- 3%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.