Young American Men Survey 2026

Work Situation

Which of the following best describes your work situation right now?

• I have a job I consider the start of a career29.7%
• I have a job that pays the bills but is not a career25%
• I am in an apprenticeship or training for a skilled trade8.1%
• I am working for myself or building my own business10.6%
• I am in school or training full time and not working6.6%
• I am not working and looking for work13%
• I am not working and not looking for work3.7%
• Unsure3.2%

The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2026. 800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30, fielded by Cygnal, September 15–18, 2026, margin of error ±3.46%. Full breakdown at youngamericanmen.com