Special Report

What Americans Guess Wrong the Most About America

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24. Have a household income over $1 million
> Difference: 20.0%
> Guessed proportion: 20.0%
> Actual proportion: 0.0%

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23. Live in California
> Difference: 20.0%
> Guessed proportion: 32.0%
> Actual proportion: 12.0%

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22. Live in Texas
> Difference: 21.0%
> Guessed proportion: 30.0%
> Actual proportion: 9.0%

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21. Own a car
> Difference: -22.0%
> Guessed proportion: 66.0%
> Actual proportion: 88.0%

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20. Are Hispanic
> Difference: 22.0%
> Guessed proportion: 39.0%
> Actual proportion: 17.0%

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