U.S. adults on cannabis legalization 2021, by age

Published by Statista Research Department, Sep 29, 2022
A 2021 poll of adults in the United States found that support for legal medical and recreational cannabis was highest among individuals aged between 18 and 29. Support was lowest with those aged 75 and older.

Public opinion on cannabis legalization in the United States in 2021, by age

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Release date

August 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

April 5 to 11, 2021

Number of respondents

5,109 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

U.S. adults

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: Which comes closer to your view about the use of marijuana by adults? It should be legal for [options].

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