Gen Y: The Next Generation of Investors

Gen Y: The Next Generation of Investors Move over Baby Boomers, the next generation of investors is here and they plan on doing big things. With Gen Y youth (born… Read more

Charted: U.S. Wealth by Generation

This graphic illustrates the distribution of wealth in the United States from 1990 to 2023 by generation, from Millennials to Boomers. Read more

Animation: U.S. Population Pyramid From 1980-2050

Watch the generations fly by in this animation showing the changing age composition of the U.S. population. Read more

This Chart Shows How Different Generations Would Invest $10,000

If someone handed you a $10,000 check to invest, what would you do with the money? We compare survey results on that question across generations. Read more

Visualizing Social Media Use by Generation

Every generation has the same desire for connection, but the way in which we connect over social media differs across age groups and regions. Read more

Charting The Growing Generational Wealth Gap

How large is the wealth gap between Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers? We visualize the growing wealth disparity by generation and age. Read more

Charted: The Gen Z Unemployment Rate, Compared to Older Generations

COVID-19 has impacted everyone, but one generation is taking it harder than the others. This graphic reveals the Gen Z unemployment rate. Read more

Which U.S. Generation Wields the Most Cultural Power?

Visual Capitalist’s first-ever Generational Power Index looks at which U.S. generation holds the most cultural influence in American society. Read more

Timeline: Key Events in U.S. History that Defined Generations

This timeline, from our Generational Power Index report, explores defining events in U.S. history that impacted each generation. Read more

Ranking U.S. Generations on Their Power and Influence Over Society

Using data from our new Generational Power Index, we look at how much economic, political, and cultural power each U.S. generation holds. Read more