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Number of people in the U.S. by generation 2030
Number of people in the United States in 2011 and 2030, by generation (in millions)
The statistic shows the number of people in the U.S. in 2011 and 2030, by generation. By 2030, the Millennial generation will have 78 million people whereas the Boomer generation will only have 56 million people in the United States.
Number of people in the United States in 2011 and 2030, by generation (in millions)
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| 2011 | 2030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millennials** | 79 | 78 |
| Boomers* | 76 | 56 |
| 2011 | 2030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millennials** | 79 | 78 |
| Boomers* | 76 | 56 |
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The statistic shows the number of people in the U.S. in 2011 and 2030, by generation. By 2030, the Millennial generation will have 78 million people whereas the Boomer generation will only have 56 million people in the United States.
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- April 2012
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* In 2011, the Boomer generation were people between the ages of 47-65. By 2030, these people will be between the ages of 66-84.
** In 2011, the Millennial generation were people between the ages of 16-34. By 2030, these people will be between the ages of 35-53.
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* In 2011, the Boomer generation were people between the ages of 47-65. By 2030, these people will be between the ages of 66-84.
** In 2011, the Millennial generation were people between the ages of 16-34. By 2030, these people will be between the ages of 35-53.
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