Baby Boomer households without a bachelor’s degree are not wealthier than prior generations of similarly educated older adults
Median wealth of U.S. households headed by 58- to 76-year-olds, in 2024 dollars
* 58- to 76-year-olds in these years were mostly members of these generations. This reference provides more information on the generations.
Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest hundred.
Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest hundred.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 1983, 2001 and 2022 Surveys of Consumer Finances.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Baby Boomer households without a bachelor’s degree are not wealthier than prior generations of similarly educated older adults
Median wealth of U.S. households headed by 58- to 76-year-olds, in 2024 dollars
| Generation | Wealth | Education |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers in 2022 | $77,200 | <HS grad |
| Silent Generation in 2001* | $125,100 | <HS grad |
| Greatest Generation in 1983* | $100,300 | <HS grad |
| Baby Boomers in 2022 | $239,800 | HS grad |
| Silent Generation in 2001* | $280,500 | HS grad |
| Greatest Generation in 1983* | $207,200 | HS grad |
| Baby Boomers in 2022 | $330,500 | Some college |
| Silent Generation in 2001* | $527,700 | Some college |
| Greatest Generation in 1983* | $363,600 | Some college |
| Baby Boomers in 2022 | $1,077,200 | Bachelor’s+ |
| Silent Generation in 2001* | $989,000 | Bachelor’s+ |
| Greatest Generation in 1983* | $605,200 | Bachelor’s+ |
* 58- to 76-year-olds in these years were mostly members of these generations. This reference provides more information on the generations.
Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest hundred.
Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest hundred.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 1983, 2001 and 2022 Surveys of Consumer Finances.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
