Survey: 19% of US Adults Believe They Are Psychic, 71% Rely on Intuition at Times

A survey conducted online by Talker Research between March 5 and March 8, 2026, found that 19% of Americans believe they are basically psychic, while 71% of respondents rely on their intuition at least sometimes. The survey of 2,000 adults explored how people employ intuition in daily life and revealed an average of 18 psychic moments experienced per respondent over the past year.

Generational differences emerged in the findings, with 30% of Gen Z respondents identifying as psychic and reporting two psychic moments per month, compared to baby boomers who experienced about one psychic moment monthly.

Additionally, 14% of both Gen Z and baby boomers reported accuracy in financial intuition, while 14% of Gen Z and millennials said they have a sixth sense about dating. Respondents also reported specific intuitive experiences: 33% know when something is off without explanation, 28% sense dishonesty, and 26% feel when to walk away from situations.

Over the past year, 25% had a bad feeling that proved true, and 25% had a gut feeling about an event that came to pass.

Other experiences included thinking of someone before they texted (24%) and knowing what someone was going to say before they said it (19%). Despite widespread reliance on intuition, 35% of respondents admitted they are not confident in distinguishing genuine gut feelings from anxiety.

Adam Dickinson, a former FBI intelligence analyst and current logic-to-intuition integration advisor, described intuition as "a second intelligence channel" that compresses years of experience into a clear signal.

He contrasted intuition with anxiety, which he said is "heavy, chaotic mental noise" that pulls the mind into endless 'what if' scenarios. Dickinson recommended practices such as noticing physical sensations and pausing to build awareness of inner signals, helping individuals differentiate between intuition and anxiety.

He also noted that the rise of therapy and mental health care supports people in relying more on their intuition, with 44% of respondents feeling supported by these trends.

Access to expert advice also helped 40% of respondents. However, technology and current events have complicated intuitive trust. Nearly half of respondents (47%) agreed that heavier reliance on technology pulls away from their own judgment, while 46% said social media creates distance from their intuition, and 40% said working remotely does the same.

The rise of artificial intelligence was seen negatively by 43% in terms of trust in intuition. Opinions on current events were split, with 36% feeling more in touch with their intuition due to recent news and 36% feeling less in touch. " He added that building a deeper relationship with inner signals allows for decisions "from a higher-integrity place" and helps maintain healthier boundaries amid uncertainty.