Generations, Age & Politics

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.

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.

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

Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.

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

The share of Gen Z voters who are Hispanic is significantly higher than the share among other groups of voters.

Born after 1996, the oldest Gen Zers will turn 23 this year. They are racially and ethnically diverse, progressive and pro-government, and more than 20 million will be eligible to vote in November.

Older Americans are more likely than younger adults to feel their health is at risk, while younger people are focused on economic threats.

Older adults tend to account for large shares of both poll workers and voters in general elections in the United States.

Midterm voter turnout reached a modern high in 2018, and Generation Z, Millennials and Generation X accounted for a narrow majority of those voters