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Civic Engagement Survey
Demographics
1.
What is your age?
Generation Z (born 1996 or later)
Millennials (born 1982–1995)
Generation X (born 1965–1981)
Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)
Silent & Long Civic Generation (born 1930–1945)
2.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Other
3.
Which of the following best describes your race or ethnicity?
White (non-Hispanic)
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
Hispanic or Latino
Asian
Native American or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Multiracial
Another race or ethnicity
Prefer not to say
4.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school diploma or GED
Some college or associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate or professional degree
Doctoral Degree
5.
What is your total annual household income?
Less than $35,000
$35,000–$49,999
$50,000–$74,999
$75,000 or more
6.
Which best describes where you live?
Urban
Suburban
Rural
SECTION 1: Social Connectedness
7.
How often do you hear from or spend time with family or close friends (in person, by phone, or online)?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8.
How often do you talk with or spend time with people who live in your neighborhood?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
9.
How often do you do favors for neighbors, such as watching their home, helping with errands, or lending items?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
10.
Have you worked with neighbors to do something positive for your neighborhood or community (for example, organizing an event, solving a problem, or improving a shared space)?
Yes
No
SECTION 2: Community Engagement
11.
In the past 12 months, have you volunteered your time with or through an organization, group, or cause?
Yes
No
12.
In the past 12 months, have you participated in any groups, clubs, or organizations (such as civic groups, religious groups, sports leagues, professional associations, or advocacy groups)?
Yes
No
13.
In the past 12 months, did you donate $25 or more to a charitable or religious organization?
Yes
No
SECTION 3: Political Action & Participation
14.
Are you currently registered to vote?
Yes
No
15.
In the past 12 months, have you attended a public meeting where community or political issues were discussed (such as a town hall, school board, or city council meeting)?
Yes
No
16.
In the past 12 months, have you contacted or visited a public official (such as an elected representative, city staff member, or government office)?
Yes
No
17.
How often do you read, watch, or listen to news or information about political, societal, or local issues?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
18.
In the past 12 months, did you donate $25 or more to a political organization, candidate, or campaign?
Yes
No
19.
How often do you post your views about political, societal, or local issues on the Internet or social media?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
20.
How often do you discuss political, societal, or local issues with family or friends?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
21.
How often do you discuss political, societal, or local issues with neighbors?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
22.
In the past 12 months, have you bought or boycotted a product or service based on a company’s social or political values?
Yes
No
