The American Dream Prosperity Index

U.S. Prosperity on the global stage

People distrusting of and disconnected from their community hinders U.S. Prosperity

A continuing decline in social cohesion and group relationships at all levels of America’s society risks impeding a common resolve to addressing the barriers to prosperity

Prosperity and gun violence

High and rising gun crime, is impacting Americans’ individual sense of their security, but there have been improvements in other areas of crime

US Mental Health Weakened; Physical Health & Healthcare Access Strengthened

Mental health levels have weakened in all states but there are some improvements in other areas of health.

The Rising, Unequal Distribution of US Prosperity

U.S. prosperity increased across the United States in all states in varying degrees, except in North Dakota; but it remains unequally distributed within states. 

The ADPI on the road with the National Association of Counties

Prosperity and rising inflation

Will inflation and economic uncertainty threaten further progress in U.S. prosperity?

Insights on Open Economies

Open Economies encourage innovation and investment, promote business and commerce, and facilitate inclusive growth.

How Do We Define Prosperity?

The framework of the Index captures prosperity through three equally-weighted domains which are the essential foundations of prosperity — Inclusive Societies, Open Economies, and Empowered People.

The Local Nature of Prosperity

This essay highlights how the County-level Index enables a more localized understanding of the variation in how different areas perform on prosperity

Key Findings from 2022

The United States continues to see a rise in prosperity, even as we face the long-term impacts of a pandemic and the economic realities of rising inflation and a shrinking economy.