The Gallup Poll: Public Opinion, 2000. Page 48 (slightly modified by Miss See-yan WONG)

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In a 11th February 2000 "Peanuts comic strip" Gallup Poll, "Pig-Pen" was found to be the fifth most popular Peanuts character.

Interview Dates: 4th to 6th February 2000

How often do you read the comic strips in a local newspaper - every day, several times a week, a few times a month, less often than that, or ever?

Everyday 16%

Several times a week 13%

Few times a month 20%

Less than that 23%

Never 28%

No opinion Less than 1 %

Are you a fan of the comic strip “Peanuts”?

Yes 63%

No 36%

No opinion 1%

Asked of fans of "Peanuts": Who is your favourite "Peanuts" character?

1st: Snoopy 31%, 19.53% of whole population

2nd: Charlie Brown 26%, 16.38% of whole population

3rd: Linus 13%, 8.29% of whole population

4th: Lucy 8%, 5.04% of whole population

5th: Pig Pen 3%, 1.89% of whole population

6th: Woodstock 2%, 1.26% of whole population

7th: Peppermint Patty 1%, 0.63% of whole population

8th: Schroeder 1%, 0.63% of whole population

9th: Franklin Less than 1%, Less than 0.63% of whole population

10th: Marcie Less than 1%, Less than 0.63% of whole population

11th: Sally Less than 1%, Less than 0.63% of whole population

12th: Rerun Less than 1%, Less than 0.63% of whole population

13th: Other (e.g. Little Red-haired Girl) 3%, 1.89% of whole population

None; no favourite; No opinion 12%, 7.56% of whole population

Analysis: Charles Schulz, creator of the comic strip “Peanuts”, officially announced his retirement on January 4 of this year. His final Sunday strip appears in newspapers this Sunday, February 13. “Peanuts” has appeared in over 2,300 newspapers worldwide, has appeared in over 1,400 published books, and has generated television specials, animated films, and the Broadway production, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. It is no wonder, then, that the American public will miss the familiar “Peanuts” characters. A recent Gallup Poll shows that 63% say they are fans of the widely syndicated comic strip. The appeal of “Peanuts” is widespread as both young people and old people say they are fans.

            In the February 4-6 poll, Gallup also asked fans of the comics strip to name their favourite “Peanuts” characters. The loveable beagle Snoopy tops the list, with 31%. Charlie Brown, the strip’s lead character, follows Snoopy with 26%. Linus, who is best known for toting a blue security blanket, is the favourite of 13% of fans, while another 8% name Lucy, followed by Pig Pen with 3%.

            The poll shows that older people are the mostly likely to be comic strip readers. 47% of Americans aged 65 years and older claim to read newspaper comic strips daily or several times a week. This number drops to just 23% of those between the ages of 18-29.

Reference: Gallup, Jr., George (June 2001). The Gallup Poll: Public Opinion, 2000. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 48. ISBN 0-8420-5000-0.