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US Census: Baby Boomers' economic dominance stunts younger generations' growth

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New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the Baby Boomer generation's large size and economic influence are creating a demographic imbalance across the United States. The median age has risen to 39.4, with older generations retaining economic assets while younger cohorts struggle to grow. This trend is particularly evident in the decline of the under-18 and Generation X populations nationwide, with the South being the only region showing consistent growth across all age groups. AI

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US Census: Baby Boomers' economic dominance stunts younger generations' growth

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Tristan Bove ·

    One chart explains the economy’s terrible baby boomer hangover, Gen X’s invisibility, and millennial and Gen Z irrelevance

    New Census data shows the 65+ population grew 16.2% since 2020 — nearly triple the rate of millennials — as younger generations scatter to exurban fringes.

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