{"id":4107,"date":"2017-05-23T21:50:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T21:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genhq.com\/?p=4107"},"modified":"2022-07-23T10:48:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T10:48:01","slug":"large-generation-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genhq.com\/large-generation-us\/","title":{"rendered":"How Large is Each Generation in the US?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are frequently asked, \u201cHow large is each generation in the U.S.?\u201d Great question! Below is the approximate size for each generation in the U.S. based on the birth years we use at The Center for Generational Kinetics.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4108\" src=\"https:\/\/genhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/WIP-copy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/WIP-copy.png 870w, https:\/\/genhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/WIP-copy-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/genhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/WIP-copy-768x441.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A few of these birth years are slightly different than what you might see elsewhere. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"\/generational_birth_years\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here is a great blog post on how we determine birth years for each generation.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to the U.S. Census, here is the approximate size of each generation in the U.S.:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Based on a total predicted U.S. Population in 2016 of 323,127,513:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generation Z\u00a0\u00a0 (Born 1996 to Present) = 86,391,289<\/li>\n<li>Millennials \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Born 1977 to 1995) = 83,545,955<\/li>\n<li>Generation X\u00a0\u00a0 (Born 1965 to 1976) = 49,151,059<\/li>\n<li>Baby Boomers (Born 1946 to 1964) = 74,102,309<\/li>\n<li>Traditionalists (Born 1945 and Before) = 29,936,901<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the leader in\u00a0generational\u00a0research, speaking and solutions, it is our mission to uncover the data you need to make informed decisions that drive measurable results. We are passionate about uncovering\u00a0the facts and statistics you need, specific to each generation, and\u00a0providing those facts in a way that helps you understand, manage, lead and grow your\u00a0own organization.<\/p>\n<p>From custom research to acclaimed speaking engagements,\u00a0we help you solve your toughest generational challenges with new solutions and specific actions.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Contact us<\/span>\u00a0to see how we can help you solve your generational challenge and unlock the potential of every generation.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are frequently asked, \u201cHow large is each generation in the U.S.?\u201d Great question! Below is the approximate size for each generation in the U.S. based on the birth years we use at The Center for Generational Kinetics. A few of these birth years are slightly different than what you might see elsewhere. 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