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Gen X is poorer than millennials
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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:34 PM Author: Very tactful university 📊 Wealth by Age: Millennials Vs Gen X 🧮 Wealth Accumulation at the Same Age According to one analysis comparing generations at similar life stages (inflation-adjusted), Millennials had significantly more wealth than Gen X did at the same age — roughly 109% more on average. https://www.self.inc/info/generational-wealth-gap/ • Example: When Gen X was around 30–40, their average wealth was about $105 k, whereas Millennials at the same age had around $220 k. Federal Reserve data also suggests that younger Americans (including Millennials and Gen Z) now own more total wealth relative to what Gen X did at the same age stage — about $1.23 for every $1 Gen X owned then. https://www.stlouisfed.org/open-vault/2025/june/the-state-of-us-household-wealth These findings challenge the stereotype that Millennials are automatically poorer than Gen X was — at least statistically in terms of wealth held at a given age. |
Date: February 28th, 2026 7:40 PM Author: Very tactful university Median net worth age 35–44: Boomers (when they were 35–44, proxied by ~1995 SCF): $101k Gen X (35–44, proxied by ~2013 SCF): $60k Early Millennials (35–44, proxied by ~2022 SCF): higher than Gen X at that age band |
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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:48 PM Author: mewling motley telephone nursing home Gen x = lead paint chip generation, also coincidentally the poorest and most MAGA-friendly. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49703564) |
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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:50 PM Author: Very tactful university It was Normal to sniff glue for Gen X. Idk anyone who did that irl. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49703575) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:44 AM Author: Umber Bateful Lettuce (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856675) |
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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:01 PM Author: rebellious range (unemployed pedophile) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49705547) |
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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:00 PM Author: Very tactful university (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49705538) |
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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:07 PM Author: concupiscible idiot so 35 y/o millennial has/had 2x the wealth of 35 y/o boomers?
horseeeeeee shit. there's some circularity between inflation and price levels this study is obviously missing. |
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Date: April 17th, 2026 8:04 AM Author: Very tactful university (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49823037) |
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Date: April 30th, 2026 9:32 PM Author: White Lodge Foreskin While older millennials had to face the ‘08 recession at the very start of their careers they’ve pretty much enjoyed incredible asset appreciation. The second recession they faced (Covid) actually boomed their assets even further. Boomers and Gen X faced wealth crushing recessions every 8-10 years in the first couple of decades of their careers. In the end boomers are doing great but during time as 30-45 year olds the US stock market and economy was pretty mediocre. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49855768) |
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Date: April 30th, 2026 8:53 PM Author: Very tactful university (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49855642) |
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Date: April 30th, 2026 8:57 PM Author: honey-headed soul-stirring point Any wealth comparison that uses "averages" is completely meaningless. The wealth distribution is so crazy that averages don't mean shit about normal people. The numbers are too skewed by that small group of extreme wealth hoarders. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49855663) |
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Date: April 30th, 2026 10:06 PM Author: Very tactful university When comparing Gens it’s fine to use averages imho (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49855845) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 2:29 AM Author: honey-headed soul-stirring point Nah averages are flame (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856354) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 4:19 AM Author: Very tactful university Are you saying that the data is directionally incorrect bc millennials have more Inequality? Both Gens live in the same unequal society. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856387) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:41 AM Author: White Lodge Foreskin They seem to use the word "averages" interchangeably with median and even sum. There data is broken down into percentiles. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856669) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 5:39 AM Author: Fuchsia theater stage this is bullshit. Gen-X dominates. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856423) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 7:27 AM Author: Stirring state affirmative action 😂 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856489) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 8:48 AM Author: Fuchsia theater stage seethe (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856533) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:10 AM Author: Very tactful university You’re Poorer than OYT and voted Democrat like 12 times. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856626) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:54 AM Author: Fuchsia theater stage wow (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856700) |
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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:12 AM Author: Autistic curious piazza There really is no denying that Gen X-- the generation that gave you the 80s and 90s culture -- is the coolest gen. Wealth Schmealth. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2Reputation#49856627) |