Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry
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Inflation is a primary financial concern for Americans based on responses in a new Gallup poll.
The global analytics and research company reported that 29% of respondents said inflation and the high cost of living is an issue for them now.
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Researchers gathered results for the poll from telephone interviews conducted from April 1-14, 2025, with 1,006 adults 18 years old and older living in the U.S.
Gallup noted that this survey was also conducted during a time of stock market volatility after the Trump administration announced new tariffs on April 2.
Inflation concerns high for Americans
Why you should care:
The Gallup poll finds that inflation is considered the top financial problem for Americans of all income levels. However, middle-income individuals (38%) discuss it more than lower and upper-income people (27% and 24%). Home costs rank as one of the top issues for all three groups, but lack of money or low wages surpass housing among lower-income people.
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Meanwhile, stock market investments and retirement savings rank among the top problems for upper-income people but not for lower- and middle-income individuals.
Standard of living concerns have risen in recent years
Dig deeper:
Respondents in the poll were asked a separate question about nine financial hardships that might impact them, which include funds to cover medical costs and their cost of living.
According to Gallup, the top concerns Americans shared are not having enough money for retirement (59%), not having enough to pay medical costs for a serious illness or accident (59%) and not being able to maintain their standard of living (57%). And 53% admit that they are worried about not getting a quality return on their investments.
The survey also reveals that Americans are less concerned about not having enough money to pay for normal healthcare costs (45%), not being able to pay their monthly bills (42%) and not being able to pay their rent, mortgage, or other housing costs (38%).
Moreover, one-third of all Americans worry about paying the cost of their child’s college tuition. But his number, 64%, is higher among adults who have kids under the age of 18.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by Gallup, which conducted a poll from telephone interviews conducted from April 1-14, 2025 with 1,006 adults 18 years old and older living in the U.S. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.