A Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2019 population estimates by single-year of age reveals the ongoing decline of Gen X and older generations as deaths shrink their ranks. The Millennial generation and Gen Z continue to grow because of immigration.
Between 2018 and 2019, the number of Baby Boomers fell by 829,000, and the number of older Americans fell by 1.7 million. Generation X also lost members, with a population decline of 159,000. When the Census Bureau's 2020 population estimates are released next year, Covid-19 deaths will add to but not dwarf these pre-pandemic losses.
Between 2010 and 2019, the number of Americans born in 1945 or earlier fell by 39 percent, a loss of 16 million people. The Baby-boom generation shrank 7 percent, with nearly 6 million fewer Boomers in 2019 than in 2010. Generation X lost 544,000 members during those years. Meanwhile, the number of Millennials grew by almost 3 million and Gen Z by 2 million. Millennials and younger generations now account for the 55 percent majority of the U.S. population.
Size of generations in 2019 (and % of total population)
328,240,000 (100%): Total population
39,773,000 (12%): Recession generation (aged 0 to 9)
63,486,000 (19%): Generation Z (aged 10 to 24)
79,778,000 (24%): Millennial generation (aged 25 to 42)
48,696,000 (15%): Generation X (aged 43 to 54)
71,649,000 (22%): Baby Boom generation (aged 55 to 73)
24,858,000 ( 8%): Older Americans (aged 74-plus)
Note: The Recession generation was born in 2010 or later; Generation Z was born from 1995 through 2009; the Millennial generation was born from 1977 through 1994; Generation X was born from 1965 through 1976; the Baby-Boom generation was born from 1946 through 1964; Older Americans were born in 1945 or earlier.
Source: Census Bureau, National Population by Characteristics: 2010–2019
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Monday, April 20, 2020
Thursday, August 15, 2019
32% Can Speak a Language other than English
Nearly one-third of Americans aged 18 or older (32 percent) say they can speak a language other than English, according to the 2018 General Social Survey. This figure has been growing slowly over the years and is up from 28 percent a decade ago.
Not surprisingly, Asians and Hispanics are most likely to say they can speak a language other than English—83 and 69 percent, respectively. In contrast, only 22 percent of Blacks and non-Hispanic Whites are multilingual. By generation, the youngest Americans are most likely to be able to speak a language other than English...
Can speak a language other than English
iGeneration: 43%
Millennials: 39%
Gen Xers: 33%
Boomers: 26%
Older: 13%
Note: In 2018 the iGeneration was aged 18 to 23; Millennials were aged 24 to 41; Gen Xers were aged 42 to 53; Boomers were aged 54 to 72; and older Americans were aged 73 or older.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2018 General Social Survey
Not surprisingly, Asians and Hispanics are most likely to say they can speak a language other than English—83 and 69 percent, respectively. In contrast, only 22 percent of Blacks and non-Hispanic Whites are multilingual. By generation, the youngest Americans are most likely to be able to speak a language other than English...
Can speak a language other than English
iGeneration: 43%
Millennials: 39%
Gen Xers: 33%
Boomers: 26%
Older: 13%
Note: In 2018 the iGeneration was aged 18 to 23; Millennials were aged 24 to 41; Gen Xers were aged 42 to 53; Boomers were aged 54 to 72; and older Americans were aged 73 or older.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2018 General Social Survey
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
The Generations in 2018
Generational power continues to shift, according to a Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2018 population estimates by single-year of age. Older generations are dying off, while younger generations are gaining because of immigration and, for the Recession generation, births.
Between 2010 and 2018, Baby Boomers lost nearly 5 million of their peers, a 6 percent decline in the size of the generation. The number in the older Swing generation fell by 5 million, a 21 percent decline. The World War II generation (the oldest) lost more than 8 million members—a 60 percent decline since 2010. Gen Xers saw their ranks fall by 319,000 during those years.
Meanwhile, the number of Millennials grew by almost 3 million between 2010 and 2018, thanks to immigration. The iGeneration grew by nearly 2 million. The generations that follow Millennials now slightly outnumber Boomers and older Americans—99.3 million versus 99.1 million.
Size of generations in 2018 (and % of total population)
327,167,434 (100.0%): Total population
35,950,639 (11.0%): Recession generation (aged 0 to 8)
63,371,829 (19.4%): iGeneration (aged 9 to 23)
79,812,607 (24.4%): Millennial generation (aged 24 to 41)
48,922,963 (15.0%): Generation X (aged 42 to 53)
72,562,397 (22.2%): Baby Boom generation (aged 54 to 72)
20,935,756 ( 6.4%): Swing generation (aged 73 to 85)
5,611,243 ( 1.7%): World War II generation (aged 86-plus)
Note: The Recession generation was born in 2010 or later; the iGeneration was born from 1995 through 2009; the Millennial generation was born from 1977 through 1994; Generation X was born from 1965 through 1976; the Baby-Boom generation was born from 1946 through 1964; the Swing generation was born from 1933 through 1945; the WW II generation was born in 1932 or earlier.
Source: Census Bureau, National Population by Characteristics: 2010–2018
Between 2010 and 2018, Baby Boomers lost nearly 5 million of their peers, a 6 percent decline in the size of the generation. The number in the older Swing generation fell by 5 million, a 21 percent decline. The World War II generation (the oldest) lost more than 8 million members—a 60 percent decline since 2010. Gen Xers saw their ranks fall by 319,000 during those years.
Meanwhile, the number of Millennials grew by almost 3 million between 2010 and 2018, thanks to immigration. The iGeneration grew by nearly 2 million. The generations that follow Millennials now slightly outnumber Boomers and older Americans—99.3 million versus 99.1 million.
Size of generations in 2018 (and % of total population)
327,167,434 (100.0%): Total population
35,950,639 (11.0%): Recession generation (aged 0 to 8)
63,371,829 (19.4%): iGeneration (aged 9 to 23)
79,812,607 (24.4%): Millennial generation (aged 24 to 41)
48,922,963 (15.0%): Generation X (aged 42 to 53)
72,562,397 (22.2%): Baby Boom generation (aged 54 to 72)
20,935,756 ( 6.4%): Swing generation (aged 73 to 85)
5,611,243 ( 1.7%): World War II generation (aged 86-plus)
Note: The Recession generation was born in 2010 or later; the iGeneration was born from 1995 through 2009; the Millennial generation was born from 1977 through 1994; Generation X was born from 1965 through 1976; the Baby-Boom generation was born from 1946 through 1964; the Swing generation was born from 1933 through 1945; the WW II generation was born in 1932 or earlier.
Source: Census Bureau, National Population by Characteristics: 2010–2018
Monday, March 11, 2019
"No Religious Preference" Now and in Childhood
Only 9 percent of Americans were raised without a religious preference, according to the General Social Survey. But a substantial 22 percent now say they have no religious preference. In each generation, the percentage who currently have no religious preference is at least twice as large as the percentage who were raised without a religious preference...
Percent with no religious preference today (and in childhood)
iGeneration: 28% (11%)
Millennials: 32% (13%)
Gen Xers: 21% (10%)
Boomers: 15% (5%)
Older: 11% (3%)
Note: In 2016 the iGeneration was 18 to 21, Millennials were 22 to 39, Gen Xers were 40 to 51; Baby Boomers were 52 to 70, and older Americans were 71 or older.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Percent with no religious preference today (and in childhood)
iGeneration: 28% (11%)
Millennials: 32% (13%)
Gen Xers: 21% (10%)
Boomers: 15% (5%)
Older: 11% (3%)
Note: In 2016 the iGeneration was 18 to 21, Millennials were 22 to 39, Gen Xers were 40 to 51; Baby Boomers were 52 to 70, and older Americans were 71 or older.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Recession Generation is 51% Minority
The 51 percent majority of the nation's youngest generation is Asian, Black, Hispanic, or another minority, according to a Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's most recent population estimates. The minority share of each generation falls with advancing age to a low of 22 percent among pre-Boomers—people aged 72 or older.
Overall, 39 percent of Americans are Asian, Black, Hispanic, or another minority. Here are the percentages by generation...
Minority share of population by generation, 2017
Recession (0 to 7): 51%
iGeneration (8 to 22): 48%
Millennials (23 to 40): 44%
Gen Xers (41 to 52): 39%
Boomers: (53 to 71): 28%
Older (72 or older): 22%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2017 Population Estimates
Overall, 39 percent of Americans are Asian, Black, Hispanic, or another minority. Here are the percentages by generation...
Minority share of population by generation, 2017
Recession (0 to 7): 51%
iGeneration (8 to 22): 48%
Millennials (23 to 40): 44%
Gen Xers (41 to 52): 39%
Boomers: (53 to 71): 28%
Older (72 or older): 22%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2017 Population Estimates
Friday, April 20, 2018
The Generations in 2017
Generational power is shifting, according to a Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2017 population estimates by single-year of age. Older generations are losing people, while younger generations are growing because of immigration.
Between 2010 and 2017, Baby Boomers lost nearly 4 million of their peers, a 5 percent decline in the size of the generation. The number in the older Swing generation fell by 2 million, an 8 percent decline. The World War II generation (the oldest) lost 7.6 million members—a 54 percent decline since 2010. Gen Xers saw their ranks fall by just 87,000 during those years.
Meanwhile, the number of Millennials grew by 2.8 million between 2010 and 2017, thanks to immigration. The iGeneration grew by 1.7 million. The Recession generation, aged 0 to 7, is now larger than the Swing and World War II generations combined.
Size of generations in 2017 (and % of total population)
325,719,178 (100.0%): Total population
32,028,089 ( 9.8%): Recession generation (aged 0 to 7)
63,140,935 (19.4%): iGeneration (aged 8 to 22)
79,671,915 (24.5%): Millennial generation (aged 23 to 40)
49,158,485 (15.1%): Generation X (aged 41 to 52)
73,465,961 (22.6%): Baby Boom generation (aged 53 to 71)
21,785,111 ( 6.7%): Swing generation (aged 72 to 84)
6,468,682 ( 2.0%): World War II generation (aged 85-plus)
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's Estimates of U.S. Population by Age and Sex: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017
Between 2010 and 2017, Baby Boomers lost nearly 4 million of their peers, a 5 percent decline in the size of the generation. The number in the older Swing generation fell by 2 million, an 8 percent decline. The World War II generation (the oldest) lost 7.6 million members—a 54 percent decline since 2010. Gen Xers saw their ranks fall by just 87,000 during those years.
Meanwhile, the number of Millennials grew by 2.8 million between 2010 and 2017, thanks to immigration. The iGeneration grew by 1.7 million. The Recession generation, aged 0 to 7, is now larger than the Swing and World War II generations combined.
Size of generations in 2017 (and % of total population)
325,719,178 (100.0%): Total population
32,028,089 ( 9.8%): Recession generation (aged 0 to 7)
63,140,935 (19.4%): iGeneration (aged 8 to 22)
79,671,915 (24.5%): Millennial generation (aged 23 to 40)
49,158,485 (15.1%): Generation X (aged 41 to 52)
73,465,961 (22.6%): Baby Boom generation (aged 53 to 71)
21,785,111 ( 6.7%): Swing generation (aged 72 to 84)
6,468,682 ( 2.0%): World War II generation (aged 85-plus)
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's Estimates of U.S. Population by Age and Sex: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Is Racism Receding?
Is racism receding in younger generations? That's one of the issues probed by PRRI and MTV in a nationally representative survey of 15-to-24-year-olds. Survey respondents were asked how much they agreed with the statement: "Racism is more of a problem for other generations than it is for my generation." The 55 percent majority of 15-to-24-year-olds disagreed, believing that racism is as big a problem for them as it is for older Americans. But a substantial 45 percent agreed, believing that racism is receding. Young White men are most likely to think racism is less of a problem in their generation, young Blacks are least likely to think so...
Racism is more of a problem for other generations (percent of 15-to-24-year-olds who agree)
White men: 55%
Hispanics: 45%
White women: 41%
Asians: 35%
Blacks: 34%
Source: MTV and PRRI, Diversity, Division, Discrimination: The State of Young America
Racism is more of a problem for other generations (percent of 15-to-24-year-olds who agree)
White men: 55%
Hispanics: 45%
White women: 41%
Asians: 35%
Blacks: 34%
Source: MTV and PRRI, Diversity, Division, Discrimination: The State of Young America
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Poor Mental Health Is Common among Young Adults
On how many days in the past month has your mental health not been good? When asked that question, the 55 percent majority of the public answers "none," according to the General Social Survey—their mental health is just fine, thank you. But a substantial 45 percent of Americans say their mental health has not been good on one or more days in the past month.
There are few differences in the percentage with poor mental health by race and Hispanic origin or education. But there are differences by sex: 49 percent of women versus a smaller 39 percent of men say their mental health has not been good on at least one day in the past month. There are even bigger differences by generation, with Millennials most likely to experience poor mental health...
One or more days of poor mental health in past month
Millennials (22 to 39): 48%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 46%
Boomers (52 to 70): 41%
Older (71 or older): 36%
Similarly, 48 percent of Millennials admit to having ever felt like they were going to have a nervous breakdown, according to another question on the General Social Survey—a higher percentage than in any other generation. Among the oldest Americans, only 14 percent say they have ever felt like they were on the brink of a breakdown.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
There are few differences in the percentage with poor mental health by race and Hispanic origin or education. But there are differences by sex: 49 percent of women versus a smaller 39 percent of men say their mental health has not been good on at least one day in the past month. There are even bigger differences by generation, with Millennials most likely to experience poor mental health...
One or more days of poor mental health in past month
Millennials (22 to 39): 48%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 46%
Boomers (52 to 70): 41%
Older (71 or older): 36%
Similarly, 48 percent of Millennials admit to having ever felt like they were going to have a nervous breakdown, according to another question on the General Social Survey—a higher percentage than in any other generation. Among the oldest Americans, only 14 percent say they have ever felt like they were on the brink of a breakdown.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Friday, September 08, 2017
Can You Speak a Language Other than English?
Twenty-nine percent of Americans aged 18 or older can speak a language other than English, according to the 2016 General Social Survey, up from 25 percent a decade ago in 2006. By generation, these are the percentages who are multilingual...
iGeneration (18 to 21): 40%
Millennials (22 to 39): 38%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 30%
Boomers: (52 to 70): 23%
Older: (71 or older): 17%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
iGeneration (18 to 21): 40%
Millennials (22 to 39): 38%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 30%
Boomers: (52 to 70): 23%
Older: (71 or older): 17%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Friday, September 01, 2017
Will Move for Job
Forty percent of American workers agree that they would be willing to move within the United States to avoid unemployment, according to results of the 2016 General Social Survey. But only 17 percent would be willing to move to another country. Here are the results by generation...
Workers willing to move in U.S. to avoid unemployment
iGeneration (18 to 21): 45%
Millennials (22 to 39): 47%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 47%
Boomers (52 to 70): 26%
Workers willing to move to another country to avoid unemployment
iGeneration (18 to 21): 19%
Millennials (22 to 39): 19%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 22%
Boomers (52 to 70): 10%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Workers willing to move in U.S. to avoid unemployment
iGeneration (18 to 21): 45%
Millennials (22 to 39): 47%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 47%
Boomers (52 to 70): 26%
Workers willing to move to another country to avoid unemployment
iGeneration (18 to 21): 19%
Millennials (22 to 39): 19%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 22%
Boomers (52 to 70): 10%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Minority Majority in Youngest Generation
According to the Census Bureau 2016 population estimates, there's now a generation of Americans in which Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, and other minorities account for the majority of members. The Recession Generation, a placeholder name for those born in the most recent and ongoing baby bust beginning in 2009, is 50.1 percent minority and 49.9 percent non-Hispanic White. Hispanics account for 26 percent of the Recession generation, Blacks for 18 percent, and Asians for 7 percent.
Overall, 38.7 percent of Americans are Asian, Black, Hispanic, or another minority. Here are the percentages by generation...
Minority share of population by generation, 2016
Recession (0 to 6): 50.1%
iGeneration (7 to 21): 47.2%
Millennials (22 to 39): 44.0%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 38.5%
Boomers: (52 to 70): 28.8%
Older (71 or older): 21.3%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2016 Population Estimates
Overall, 38.7 percent of Americans are Asian, Black, Hispanic, or another minority. Here are the percentages by generation...
Minority share of population by generation, 2016
Recession (0 to 6): 50.1%
iGeneration (7 to 21): 47.2%
Millennials (22 to 39): 44.0%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 38.5%
Boomers: (52 to 70): 28.8%
Older (71 or older): 21.3%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2016 Population Estimates
Monday, May 08, 2017
How Many Had Working Mothers?
When asked whether their mother ever worked for pay for as long as a year when they were growing up, 76 percent of Americans aged 18 or older say yes. Here are the figures by generation...
Percent with mother who worked
iGeneration (18 to 21): 89.6%
Millennials (22 to 39): 87.4%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 76.8%
Boomers (52 to 70): 69.9%
Older (71 or older): 49.9%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Percent with mother who worked
iGeneration (18 to 21): 89.6%
Millennials (22 to 39): 87.4%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 76.8%
Boomers (52 to 70): 69.9%
Older (71 or older): 49.9%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Thursday, May 04, 2017
Sexual Orientation by Generation, 2016
Among adults aged 18 or older, 5 percent identify themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. The percentage is as high as 12 percent among the youngest adults...
Percent identifying themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual
iGeneration (18 to 21): 12.3%
Millennials (22 to 39): 6.9%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 5.2%
Boomers (52 to 70): 3.6%
Older (71 or older): 1.7%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Percent identifying themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual
iGeneration (18 to 21): 12.3%
Millennials (22 to 39): 6.9%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 5.2%
Boomers (52 to 70): 3.6%
Older (71 or older): 1.7%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Friday, April 28, 2017
Snapchat Use by Generation
Nearly one in four Americans (24.6%) use Snapchat, according to the General Social Survey. Here are the percentages by generation...
Percent who use Snapchat
iGeneration (18 to 21): 64.0%
Millennials (22 to 39): 37.0%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 14.8%
Boomers (52 to 70): 6.8%
Older (71 or older): 5.3%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Percent who use Snapchat
iGeneration (18 to 21): 64.0%
Millennials (22 to 39): 37.0%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 14.8%
Boomers (52 to 70): 6.8%
Older (71 or older): 5.3%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Instagram Use by Generation
Nearly one in three Americans (32.8%) use Instagram, according to the General Social Survey. Here are the percentages by generation...
Percent who use Instagram
iGeneration (18 to 21): 68.9%
Millennials (22 to 39): 46.4%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 27.4%
Boomers (52 to 70): 12.2%
Older (71 or older): 9.7%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Percent who use Instagram
iGeneration (18 to 21): 68.9%
Millennials (22 to 39): 46.4%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 27.4%
Boomers (52 to 70): 12.2%
Older (71 or older): 9.7%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Population by Generation, 2016
Boomers and their elders now account for less than one-third of the U.S. population, according to the Census Bureau's 2016 population estimates. Millennials and younger generations account for the 52 percent majority of Americans.
Generational power is shifting as older generations shrink and younger ones grow. In the past year, the number of Gen Xers fell by 57,000, Boomers lost 652,000 of their peers, and the number of older Americans (born in 1945 or earlier) dropped by 1.7 million. Since 2010, the number of older Americans has fallen by more than 10 million.
Between 2015 and 2016 the number of Millennials grew by 348,000, the iGeneration by 280,000, and the Recession generation by a whopping 4 million as births during the year expanded its ranks. In 2017, the Recession generation will surpass older Americans in size.
Size of generations in 2016 (and % of total population)
323,127,513 (100.0%): Total population
27,989,207 ( 8.7%): Recession generation (aged 0 to 6)
62,788,936 (19.4%): iGeneration (aged 7 to 21)
79,159,101 (24.5%): Millennial generation (aged 22 to 39)
49,151,059 (15.2%): Generation X (aged 40 to 51)
74,102,309 (22.9%): Baby Boom (aged 52 to 70)
29,936,901 ( 9.3%): Older Americans (aged 71-plus)
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's National Population by Characteristics Datasets: 2010–2016
Generational power is shifting as older generations shrink and younger ones grow. In the past year, the number of Gen Xers fell by 57,000, Boomers lost 652,000 of their peers, and the number of older Americans (born in 1945 or earlier) dropped by 1.7 million. Since 2010, the number of older Americans has fallen by more than 10 million.
Between 2015 and 2016 the number of Millennials grew by 348,000, the iGeneration by 280,000, and the Recession generation by a whopping 4 million as births during the year expanded its ranks. In 2017, the Recession generation will surpass older Americans in size.
Size of generations in 2016 (and % of total population)
323,127,513 (100.0%): Total population
27,989,207 ( 8.7%): Recession generation (aged 0 to 6)
62,788,936 (19.4%): iGeneration (aged 7 to 21)
79,159,101 (24.5%): Millennial generation (aged 22 to 39)
49,151,059 (15.2%): Generation X (aged 40 to 51)
74,102,309 (22.9%): Baby Boom (aged 52 to 70)
29,936,901 ( 9.3%): Older Americans (aged 71-plus)
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's National Population by Characteristics Datasets: 2010–2016
Friday, April 21, 2017
Twitter Use by Generation
Nearly one in five Americans who use the internet use Twitter (18.9%), according to the General Social Survey. Here are the percentages by generation...
Percent who use Twitter
iGeneration (18 to 21): 41.1%
Millennials (22 to 39): 23.9%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 16.3%
Boomers (52 to 70): 10.6%
Older (71 or older): 5.1%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Percent who use Twitter
iGeneration (18 to 21): 41.1%
Millennials (22 to 39): 23.9%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 16.3%
Boomers (52 to 70): 10.6%
Older (71 or older): 5.1%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Facebook Use by Generation
Three out of four Americans who use the internet use Facebook (74.2%), according to the General Social Survey. Here are the percentages by generation...
Percent who use Facebook
iGeneration (18 to 21): 72.6%
Millennials (22 to 39): 82.4%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 75.5%
Boomers (52 to 70): 63.2%
Older (71 or older): 67.9%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Percent who use Facebook
iGeneration (18 to 21): 72.6%
Millennials (22 to 39): 82.4%
Gen Xers (40 to 51): 75.5%
Boomers (52 to 70): 63.2%
Older (71 or older): 67.9%
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Top 10 Occupations: iGeneration
Among the hundreds of detailed occupations examined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 10 with the largest percentage of the iGeneration (aged 16 to 20 in 2015)...
iGeneration share of workers (average = 5%)
1. Lifeguards and other recreational protective service workers: 56.4%
2. Counter attendants, coffee shops and cafeterias: 54.2%
3. Hosts and hostesses, restaurants and coffee shops: 49.8%
4. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers: 34.1%
5. Dining room, cafeteria, and bartender helpers: 32.8%
6. Miscellaneous entertainment attendants: 29.1%
7. Food prep workers, including fast food: 28.6%
8. Helpers, installation, maintenance, and repair: 28.6%
9. Cashiers: 27.1%
10. Dishwashers: 26.6%
Click here for the top 10 occupations among Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment data from the Current Population Survey
iGeneration share of workers (average = 5%)
1. Lifeguards and other recreational protective service workers: 56.4%
2. Counter attendants, coffee shops and cafeterias: 54.2%
3. Hosts and hostesses, restaurants and coffee shops: 49.8%
4. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers: 34.1%
5. Dining room, cafeteria, and bartender helpers: 32.8%
6. Miscellaneous entertainment attendants: 29.1%
7. Food prep workers, including fast food: 28.6%
8. Helpers, installation, maintenance, and repair: 28.6%
9. Cashiers: 27.1%
10. Dishwashers: 26.6%
Click here for the top 10 occupations among Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment data from the Current Population Survey
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
American Generations in 2014
The Millennial generation outnumbered Baby Boomers by more than 3 million in 2014, making it the largest generation by a considerable margin. One in four Americans is a Millennial. Here are the results of a Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's population estimates, showing the size of each generation in 2014 (and its share of the total population)...
Recession (aged 0 to 4): 19,876,883 (6%)
iGeneration (aged 5 to 19): 62,258,719 (20%)
Millennial (aged 20 to 37): 78,511,320 (25%)
Generation X (aged 38 to 49): 49,318,533 (15%)
Baby Boom (aged 50 to 68): 75,438,644 (24%)
Older Americans (aged 69-plus): 33,452,957 (10%)
The generations are changing as they age. Between 2010 and 2014, the number of Older Americans fell by 7 million—a substantial 17 percent decline. The Baby-Boom generation is shrinking too, falling by 2 million during those years. In contrast, Generation X's numbers have been stable. Thanks to immigration, the Millennial generation grew by nearly 2 million between 2010 and 2014. The iGeneration is also expanding because of immigration. The Recession generation, the youngest, is growing the most as each annual crop of newborns joins its ranks.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2014 Population Estimates
Recession (aged 0 to 4): 19,876,883 (6%)
iGeneration (aged 5 to 19): 62,258,719 (20%)
Millennial (aged 20 to 37): 78,511,320 (25%)
Generation X (aged 38 to 49): 49,318,533 (15%)
Baby Boom (aged 50 to 68): 75,438,644 (24%)
Older Americans (aged 69-plus): 33,452,957 (10%)
The generations are changing as they age. Between 2010 and 2014, the number of Older Americans fell by 7 million—a substantial 17 percent decline. The Baby-Boom generation is shrinking too, falling by 2 million during those years. In contrast, Generation X's numbers have been stable. Thanks to immigration, the Millennial generation grew by nearly 2 million between 2010 and 2014. The iGeneration is also expanding because of immigration. The Recession generation, the youngest, is growing the most as each annual crop of newborns joins its ranks.
Source: Demo Memo analysis of the Census Bureau's 2014 Population Estimates
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