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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9. Live in New York City
> Difference: 27.0%
> Guessed proportion: 30.0%
> Actual proportion: 3.0%

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8. Are gay or lesbian
> Difference: 27.0%
> Guessed proportion: 30.0%
> Actual proportion: 3.0%

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7. Have read a book in the past year
> Difference: -27.0%
> Guessed proportion: 50.0%
> Actual proportion: 77.0%

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6. Are Jewish
> Difference: 28.0%
> Guessed proportion: 30.0%
> Actual proportion: 2.0%

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5. Are Black
> Difference: 29.0%
> Guessed proportion: 41.0%
> Actual proportion: 12.0%

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