Research brief

Determine the current cigarette smoking status of the respondent among the following categories: Yes, No.

Based on a survey of 200 U.S. consumers generated from demographic-based AI respondents.Sep 15, 2026, 3:19 PMPublic research report

Target audience

US adults aged 25 and older whose highest level of education is less than high school

Age 25-Any

Education High school or below

Sample size 200

Completed / Failed 200 / 0

Do you currently smoke cigarettes?

Yes

74.5%

n=149

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Personal habit or routine

Stress management or relaxation

Social influence or environment

Financial cost or affordability

Health concerns or medical advice

Lack of interest or never started

No

25.5%

n=51

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Lack of interest or never started

Financial cost or affordability

Stress management or relaxation

Social influence or environment

Personal habit or routine

Yes audience

US adults with less than a high school education who smoke are more likely to live in the Midwest and earn under $50,000.

149 / 200 respondents74.5%

This segment shows a higher concentration of residents in the Midwest compared to the general population.

A majority of these respondents report an annual household income of less than $50,000.

Key differences

Potential risks

What are they worried about?

Long-term health concerns and impact on work and family

I worry most about the long-term health consequences because I need to stay healthy to manage my limited income and maintain my independence.

Financial strain and high cost of cigarettes

The biggest challenge is definitely the financial strain, as buying cigarettes takes away money I really need for my daily living expenses.

Non-smokers with no associated risks

I do not smoke, so I have no health or financial risks related to that habit.

Difficulty breaking the smoking habit and routine

I find it incredibly difficult to break the habit because it has been a part of my daily routine for so long that changing it now feels overwhelming.

Social stigma and negative perception

I worry most about the social stigma and how my smoking habit might negatively impact the people around me.

Sampling data

Review the respondent-level sample records