A slim majority of Americans believe immigrants should adopt U.S. values and culture, according to a new poll.
The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found 51% believe immigrants settling in the United States should conform to U.S. culture while 46 percent said a blend of cultures should be strived for.
Republicans were more likely to say new residents should adapt to U.S. customs, with 77% agreeing with the statement, compared to 32% of Democrats.
Republicans were also less likely to say that immigrants have adapted American culture, with 28% agreeing, compared to 57% of Democrats. Overall, 54% believe immigrants haven’t given up the cultures from their previous countries.
The poll also saw support for legal immigration rise from 29% in August 2018 to 35% and 60% of respondents saying diversity makes the country stronger, which was agreed with by half of Republicans and 75% of Democrats.
The poll surveyed 1,286 adults from Sept. 20-23 with a 3.8% margin of error.
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