Facts That Inform and Inspire
With a birth every eight seconds and a death every 11, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, America’s population is continually evolving. Find yourself in these living facts about the demographics of the United States today.
For Millennials, Generational Shifts Hit Home
Family life looks much different for those ages 25 to 40 than for previous generations
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8 Facts About Black American Families
A snapshot of what life is like for Black families in America today
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America's Defining Moments
Americans across four generations name the most significant historic events in their lifetimes
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More Say Yes to Motherhood
They’re waiting longer, but more women are having children—and family size is growing, too
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Who Are Gen Zers?
Born: 1997-Onward (currently age 24 or under) | Members of Gen Z have been raised with a digital connection to society and are also the most racially and ethnically diverse generation.
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Who Are Millennials?
Born: 1981-1996 (currently ages 25-40) | Millennials are more diverse than older generations, and their influence in society, the workplace, and politics is growing.
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Who Are Gen Xers?
Born: 1965-1980 (currently ages 41-56) | Often depicted as savvy and entrepreneurial, Gen Xers are in their prime earning years but suffered major setbacks during the Great Recession of 2007-2009.
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Who Are Baby Boomers?
Born: 1946-1964 (currently ages 57-75) | Once leaders of the countercultural upheavals of the 1960s, the Baby Boomers are now beginning to retire.
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