One chart explains the economy’s terrible baby boomer hangover, Gen X’s invisibility, and millennial and Gen Z irrelevance
Recent Census data reveals the U.S. population aged 65+ grew 16.2% since 2020, nearly triple the growth rate of millennials, while younger generations increasingly migrate to exurban areas. This demographic shift highlights aging Baby Boomer dominance, Gen X invisibility, and reduced economic relevance of younger cohorts, with significant implications for consumer spending, housing demand, and labor markets.




