The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) has released its American Muslim Poll 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the attitudes, challenges, and political behaviors of Muslims in the United States. The findings paint a portrait of a young, diverse, and civically active community that continues to face significant discrimination.
According to the report, American Muslims remain the youngest and most ethnically diverse faith group in the country. Over a quarter (26%) are aged 18 to 24, nearly twice the share of those in other religious groups. Muslims are also racially varied: 28% identify as Black, 24% as Asian, 20% as white, 12% as Arab, and 9% as Hispanic.
While 89% of Muslims say religion is important in their daily lives, the poll found growing civic participation alongside persistent disparities. Roughly 85% of eligible Muslims are registered to vote, comparable to the national average, yet women and nonwhite Muslims are less likely to be registered than their male and white counterparts.
Shifting politics, rising discrimination, and a growing Muslim civic identity define 2025
The data also show changing political preferences. Half of Muslim voters say they supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, compared to 31% for Donald Trump and 12% for Jill Stein. Among men, support for Trump (42%) far exceeded that among women (17%). Key concerns cited by Muslim respondents include the economy, healthcare, and the ongoing war in Gaza, an issue listed by 35% of Muslims but only 4% of the general public.
Despite the rise in civic engagement, discrimination remains a defining experience for many. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Muslims reported experiencing religious discrimination in the past year, the highest among all faith groups surveyed. The study also found that almost half of Muslim families with school-aged children said their child faced faith-based bullying, with over a third of incidents reportedly involving teachers or school officials.
ISPU’s Islamophobia Index, a measure of anti-Muslim biasrose from 25 in 2022 to 33 in 2025 among the general public, while it decreased among Muslims themselves. This divergence highlights enduring external bias even as the community grows more resilient internally.
As the 2025 report concludes, American Muslims are shaping a more visible civic identity, one rooted in faith, resilience, and a demand for equal inclusion in the nation’s political and social fabric.
