Generational Profiles of Americans Born in the 1900s

Profiles

Demographic Profile: Older Boomers
Demographic Profile: Middle Boomers
Demographic Profile: Younger Boomers
Demographic Profile: Gen X
Demographic Profile: Gen Y

Key Findings

• There are almost as many members of Gen Y (born 1977-1994) in the U.S. in comparison to the largest group, the Baby Boomers.
  

• Younger Baby Boomers, those 45-50,have the highest average income.
  

• All groups spend most of their money on housing and transportation.
  

• The youngest, Gen Y, say they are the healthiest; they are also projected to live the longest.
  

• The fastest growing sub-group is the over 85 group who number six million, including
  99,000 centenarians. They have also seen the most change as some were born before cars, central heat and refrigerators were ubiquitous.

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