In this edition of Charts of the Week, we look at the changing American age demographics (and its potential political implications); the factors driving decisions to reopen schools; and a new infrastructure stimulus plan.
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE NEW MAJORITY
The millennial, Gen Z, and younger generations now make up the majority of Americans, at a combined 50.7% of the nation’s population. In his new analysis, William Frey writes that “Millennials and their juniors (Gen Z and younger) are more racially diverse than those that preceded them, with nearly half identifying as a racial or ethnic minority,” and with these changes come new fissures between them and older, and whiter, generations. Frey says that “Projections show that by 2030, millennials and their juniors will make up more than half [of] not just the population, but of all eligible voters. With America’s youth already leading the charge against systemic racism and economic injustice, we can hope that it…
