Pennsylvania Democratic Black Caucus

State of Black America

“Our voices, our data, our future.”

The PA Dems Black Caucus is listening. This survey captures the real conditions, priorities, and aspirations of Black Americans — so we can organize, advocate, and build with clarity and power.

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About You

Q1How do you identify?*





Q2What is your gender identity?





Q3What is your age range?





Q4What state do you live in?

Q5Which best describes where you live?


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Economic Conditions

Q6How would you rate your current financial situation? (1 = Struggling, 10 = Thriving)









StrugglingThriving

Q7What is your primary employment status?





Q8Have you experienced discrimination in the workplace in the past 2 years?




Q9What economic issues affect you or your community most? (select all that apply)






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Health & Wellbeing

Q10How would you rate your overall physical health?



Q11Do you currently have health insurance?



Q12How would you describe your mental health over the past 6 months? (1 = Very poor, 10 = Excellent)









Very poorExcellent

Q13Has racial stress or racial trauma affected your mental health?



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Safety & Criminal Justice

Q14How safe do you feel in your neighborhood? (1 = Very unsafe, 10 = Very safe)









Very unsafeVery safe

Q15Have you or someone close to you had a negative interaction with law enforcement?



Q16What criminal justice reforms are most important to you? (select up to 3)





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Education

Q17What is your highest level of education completed?





Q18How concerned are you about attacks on Black history in schools and universities?



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Political Engagement

Q19How would you describe your political affiliation?




Q20Did you vote in the most recent election (2024)?




Q21Do you feel the Democratic Party adequately represents Black Americans?



Q22What is the single most important issue for Black political power right now?





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Community & Culture

Q23How connected do you feel to the broader Black community? (1 = Disconnected, 10 = Deeply connected)









DisconnectedDeeply connected

Q24Which institutions do you trust most in your community? (select all that apply)






Q25How concerned are you about the rollback of DEI programs and civil rights protections?



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Looking Ahead

Q26How optimistic are you about the future of Black America in the next 10 years? (1 = Very pessimistic, 10 = Very optimistic)









Very pessimisticVery optimistic

Q27What gives you the most hope? (select all that apply)






Q28What is the single greatest threat to Black advancement right now?





Q29Are you interested in being contacted about organizing, advocacy, or research opportunities?

Q29bIf yes, please share your email address (optional)

Q30Is there anything else you want decision-makers to know about the state of Black America?

Your response is anonymous and will be used to produce a public report by the PA Dems Black Caucus.
Results will be shared with elected officials, advocates, and organizers across Pennsylvania.

Share this survey — every voice counts.

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Thank You.

Your voice has been recorded by the Pennsylvania Democratic Black Caucus.

Results will be compiled into a public report shared with elected officials and advocates across Pennsylvania. Your truth matters — and it will be heard.

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State of Black America Survey · 2025
Paid for by the Pennsylvania Democratic Black Caucus