Age & Generations

Nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults (59%) see a great deal of difference between the two major political parties, up from 55% just two years ago.

Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.

The shares of American 9- and 13-year-olds who say they read for fun on an almost daily basis have dropped from nearly a decade ago.

Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics.

As of the third quarter of 2021, 50.3% of U.S. adults 55 and older said they were out of the labor force due to retirement.

Among all U.S. adults, 63% favor making tuition at public colleges free, including 37% who strongly favor the proposal.

Majorities of Americans support an array of measures to address climate change but stop short of a full break with fossil fuels.

A record 22 million Asian Americans trace their roots to more than 20 countries in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

Even as younger generations gain representation in Congress, older generations still make up the majority of senators and representatives.

52% of employed parents with children younger than 12 say it has been difficult to handle child care responsibilities during the pandemic.