What Americans Guess Wrong the Most About America

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April 3, 2022 8:00 am

Last Updated: April 3, 2022 8:00 am

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14. Have a household income over $500,000
> Difference: 25.0%
> Guessed proportion: 26.0%
> Actual proportion: 1.0%

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13. Are vegan or vegetarian
> Difference: 25.0%
> Guessed proportion: 30.0%
> Actual proportion: 5.0%

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12. Have an advanced degree
> Difference: 25.0%
> Guessed proportion: 37.0%
> Actual proportion: 12.0%

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11. Are Native American
> Difference: 26.0%
> Guessed proportion: 27.0%
> Actual proportion: 1.0%

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10. Are Muslim
> Difference: 26.0%
> Guessed proportion: 27.0%
> Actual proportion: 1.0%

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