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Fewer young Americans are ‘thriving,’ poll finds
Semafor • • business
Key Points:
- The percentage of young Americans aged 18 to 29 who say they are "thriving" has dropped to 44%, near a low point and 20 points below the 2010 high, reflecting growing dissatisfaction ahead of the midterm elections.
- Adults aged 30 to 44 also report low thriving rates at 45%, with both this group and younger adults showing declines since the COVID-19 pandemic, linked in part to rising depression rates.
- Middle-aged adults aged 45 to 64 report a thriving rate of 46%, matching lows seen during the 2008 financial crisis, indicating widespread dissatisfaction in this demographic as well.
- In contrast, adults aged 65 and older are more likely than ever to say they are thriving, primarily due to increased satisfaction with their economic situation.
