Adults in their 40s are the most likely to be in the ‘sandwich generation’
% who are in the ‘sandwich generation’
Note: Adults in the sandwich generation are those who 1) have a living parent age 65 or older and 2) have a minor child and/or have provided financial support to an adult child in the year prior to the survey.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 2-8, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Adults in their 40s are the most likely to be in the ‘sandwich generation’
% who are in the ‘sandwich generation’
| Category | Percent | Group |
|---|---|---|
| All adults | 25 | All |
| Ages 18-29 | 8 | Ages |
| 30-39 | 25 | Ages |
| 40-49 | 54 | Ages |
| 50-59 | 45 | Ages |
| 60+ | 10 | Ages |
Note: Adults in the sandwich generation are those who 1) have a living parent age 65 or older and 2) have a minor child and/or have provided financial support to an adult child in the year prior to the survey.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 2-8, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
