Jan 17, 2019 · But over the past year, Gen Z has taken hold in popular culture and journalism. Sources ranging from Merriam-Webster and Oxford to the Urban Dictionary now include this name for the generation that follows Millennials, and Google Trends data show that “Generation Z” is far outpacing other names in people’s searches for information. While ...

May 14, 2020 · Gen Z is more racially and ethnically diverse than previous generations. Generation Z represents the leading edge of the country’s changing racial and ethnic makeup. A bare majority (52%) are non-Hispanic white – significantly smaller than the share of Millennials who were non-Hispanic white in 2002 (61%).

Jun 21, 2021 · Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X outvoted older generations in 2018 midterms Midterm voter turnout reached a modern high in 2018, and Generation Z, Millennials and Generation X accounted for a narrow majority of those voters

May 26, 2021 · The survey finds that, when asked about engaging with climate change content online, those in Gen Z are particularly likely to express anxiety about the future. Among social media users, nearly seven-in-ten Gen Zers (69%) say they felt anxious about the future the most recent time they saw content about addressing climate change.

Jan 16, 2025 · On social media, Gen Z and Millennial adults interact more with climate change content than older generations Among U.S. social media users, 45% of Gen Z adults have interacted with content that focuses on the need for action on climate change.

Jan 17, 2019 · This compares with 38% of Gen Xers, 43% of Boomers and 54% of Silents. Similarly, while majorities in Gen Z and the Millennial generation say government should do more to solve problems, rather than that government is doing too many things better left to businesses and individuals, Gen Xers and Boomers are more evenly divided on this issue.

May 22, 2023 · It’s wise to think of terms like Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer as general reference points instead of scientific facts. At Pew Research Center, we’ll continue to use these and other labels to help our readers navigate a changing world. But we’ll do so sparingly – and only when the data supports the use of the generational lens.

Feb 14, 2019 · Among Millennials, around four-in-ten (39%) of those ages 25 to 37 have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared with just 15% of the Silent Generation, roughly a quarter of Baby Boomers and about three-in-ten Gen Xers (29%) when they were the same age. Gains in educational attainment have been especially steep for young women.

Jan 16, 2025 · Age and generation in the 119th Congress: Somewhat younger, with fewer Boomers and more Gen Xers The median age of voting members of the House of Representatives is now 57.5 years, while the Senate’s median age is 64.7 years.

Jul 8, 2020 · On the Cusp of Adulthood and Facing an Uncertain Future: What We Know About Gen Z So Far Born after 1996, the oldest Gen Zers will turn 23 this year. They are racially and ethnically diverse, progressive and pro-government, and more than 20 million will be eligible to vote in November.