How Millennials Today Compare to Older Generation
by daniel.scaduto on Apr 21, 2015 | Views: 86 | Score: 0
The following information was provided by Pew Research. With increases in technology, immigration, social awareness, and urbanization, the fabric of the United States is rapidly changing in structure from the times of our older generations. These visuals compare the realities of four successive American generations when they were between the ages of 18-33.
Race and Ethnicity When They Were 18-33
| Other | Asian | Black | Hispanic | White | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silents 1960 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 84 |
| Boomers 1980 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 77 |
| Gen Xers 1998 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 66 |
| Millennials 2014 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 57 |
Today, the ethnic and racial composition of our country is continuing to become more diverse. Particularly notable is the increase in Americans with Hispanic backgrounds.
Female Education Attainment When They Were 18-33
| Bachelor's + | Som College | HS Diploma | Some HS | No HS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silents 1963 | 7 | 13 | 46 | 22 | 12 |
| Boomers 1980 | 14 | 22 | 46 | 13 | 4 |
| Gen Xers 1998 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 12 | 3 |
| Millennials 2014 | 27 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 2 |
I thought this was one of the most shocking visuals, but then I remembered, my mother and my grandmother were never afforded the luxury of going to college, that was a job for the boys. While the statistics show improvement, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in this area. I cannot believe 12 percent of girls in 1963 didn't even get the chance to go to high school!
Where They Lived at Ages 18-33
| Not Known | Non-Metro | Metropolitan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silents 1963 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| Boomers 1980 | 6 | 26 | 68 |
| Gen Xers 1998 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| Millennials 2014 | 1 | 13 | 86 |
This one was no surprise. Everyone is trying to move into the cities all in an effort to find some work. I actually do not think I have a single friend graduating this semester or interning this summer who isn't off to work in a major US city. I guess we're following the money, is that right?
Really interesting data. If you switch the order of the generations these charts will be easier to read. We are trained to see the progress of time from left to right, but your charts force us to read from right to left.
Thanks Noah. I fixed it up, let me know if there is anything I could change to make it better.
Great edit. So much easier to read. I don't think you need the "Generation" label. I think that is obvious. Also, in 3rd chart label says "when." I think it should say "where."
Great comparisons, Daniel.