A new survey found that the majority of Latinos feel it is not a good time to be Latino or Hispanic in the United States. This sentiment arises amid uncertainty over economic and immigration issues under the current Donald Trump administration.
The survey, conducted by Axios in collaboration with Telemundo, revealed that a majority of U.S. Latinos (65%) say it is a “bad time” to be Latino or Hispanic in the United States. This percentage represents a 25-point increase since March 2024 (40%).
Belief in the possibility of achieving the “American Dream” has also dropped sharply. Only 44% of Latinos now believe they can achieve it, a steep decline compared to the 61% who held this view in March 2022.
The survey was conducted from October 21 to 27, 2025, by Ipsos, using a nationally representative probability sample of 1,123 Latino/Hispanic adults aged 18 or older in the United States.
Different Generations View the Current Situation Differently
In this regard, the study points to a generational divide in this perception, as 55% of Latinos aged 50 or older believe they can achieve the American Dream, compared to just 38% of those under 50.
The poll found that more than half (53%) of Latinos are worried that they or a loved one could be physically attacked for being Latino or Hispanic, an increase from the 39% reported in June 2022.
Additionally, nearly a third (31%) of respondents say that recent ICE actions have changed their daily lives. Among this group, 88% indicate that these changes have made their lives more difficult.
Overall, 51% of respondents believe that current deportation efforts target all Latinos, including those born in the country or legal residents.
Cost of Living Remains the Top Concern
Despite growing concerns about immigration, the economy continues to dominate the community’s list of priorities. Inflation and the cost of living remain the top concern at 51%, surpassing immigration (29%) and healthcare (26%).
Four out of five respondents demand that the federal government prioritize controlling inflation, considering it the “most important” issue (43%). Additionally, 48% of Latinos have made major changes to their lifestyle due to rising costs in the last six months.
Regarding economic management, Latinos are divided, with a slight edge for the Democratic Party (27%) over the Republican Party (24%).
However, more Latinos say the Democratic Party (32%) represents people like them, compared to the Republican Party (20%).
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