Parents and Young Adults Show Most Enthusiasm for Competing On Family Feud

Apr 16, 2025

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In a recent survey conducted by CivicScience, 26% of respondents expressed eagerness to become a contestant on the popular game show Family Feud, while 26% were open to the idea, describing it as potentially fun. The survey, which gathered responses from 14,555 users across, revealed that nearly half of the respondents, 48%, expressed no interest in competing.

Income levels played a significant role in shaping these preferences. Those earning between $100,000 and $149,999 showed the highest enthusiasm, with 20% ready to compete. In contrast, individuals with incomes below $30,000 were less inclined, with only 11% expressing a strong desire to participate. Interestingly, the “maybe” group saw a notable 23% representation from the $50,000 to $74,999 income bracket, suggesting a moderate interest among middle-income earners.

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Geographical location also influenced responses. Suburban residents demonstrated the highest interest, with 46% ready to compete and 48% considering it fun. Conversely, rural residents were less enthusiastic, with only 25% eager to participate and 22% open to the idea. Urban dwellers showed a balanced interest, with 26% ready to compete and another 26% considering it fun.

Parental status emerged as another key factor. Parents were the most enthusiastic group, with 47% ready to compete. Grandparents and those without children were less inclined, with only 17% and 36%, respectively, expressing a strong desire to participate. The “maybe” group saw a more even distribution, with parents at 38%, grandparents at 24%, and non-parents at 38%.

Age differences were also apparent. Younger respondents, particularly those aged 35 to 44, showed the highest interest, with 22% ready to compete. Those aged 18 to 24 and 45 to 54 followed closely, with 16% and 21% respectively. Older age groups, especially those 65 and older, were less interested, with only 9% eager to participate.

Gender differences were minimal, though a slight female majority expressed interest in participating. Among those ready to compete, 52% were female, while 48% were male. The “maybe” group saw a similar trend, with 55% female and 45% male. Interestingly, the “not interested” group had a slight male majority at 51%.

Overall, the survey highlights distinct patterns in interest levels based on income, location, parental status, age, and gender. While nearly half of the respondents were not interested in participating, a significant portion remains open to the idea, particularly among younger, suburban, and higher-income groups. These insights offer a glimpse into the diverse factors influencing people’s willingness to step into the spotlight on Family Feud.

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This article’s data comes solely from CivicScience’s database, which contains nearly 700,000 poll questions and 5 billion consumer insights. Our AI content creation tool, DataScribe, supported the article.

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