Age distribution among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Generation X
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
113
Baby Boomer
< 1%
< 1%
84%
16%
245
Silent
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Generational cohort
Men
Women
Sample size
Generation X
43%
57%
113
Baby Boomer
42%
58%
245
Silent
34%
66%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Generational cohort
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Generation X
74%
9%
2%
10%
5%
112
Baby Boomer
78%
7%
< 1%
8%
7%
242
Silent
91%
2%
< 1%
4%
3%
108
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Generational cohort
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Generation X
10%
5%
85%
111
Baby Boomer
6%
2%
92%
240
Silent
2%
5%
93%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
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Generational cohort
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Generation X
41%
21%
26%
12%
104
Baby Boomer
51%
19%
19%
11%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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Generational cohort
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Generation X
51%
30%
11%
7%
113
Baby Boomer
68%
19%
9%
4%
245
Silent
69%
20%
5%
6%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Generation X
59%
5%
19%
3%
14%
113
Baby Boomer
51%
4%
23%
12%
9%
244
Silent
42%
1%
10%
46%
2%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Generational cohort
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Generation X
53%
47%
113
Baby Boomer
9%
91%
245
Silent
3%
97%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Generation X
78%
18%
2%
1%
< 1%
1%
113
Baby Boomer
81%
15%
2%
1%
1%
< 1%
245
Silent
79%
19%
< 1%
1%
1%
< 1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
65%
30%
2%
1%
2%
113
Baby Boomer
70%
28%
1%
1%
< 1%
245
Silent
77%
11%
12%
< 1%
< 1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
34%
44%
21%
1%
113
Baby Boomer
38%
39%
22%
1%
245
Silent
45%
35%
20%
< 1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
62%
24%
3%
9%
1%
113
Baby Boomer
68%
16%
5%
10%
< 1%
245
Silent
73%
11%
8%
7%
1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
28%
15%
8%
48%
1%
113
Baby Boomer
29%
14%
11%
46%
< 1%
245
Silent
38%
9%
2%
51%
< 1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
32%
8%
5%
54%
< 1%
113
Baby Boomer
43%
6%
3%
48%
< 1%
245
Silent
59%
15%
2%
24%
< 1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
61%
22%
6%
10%
1%
113
Baby Boomer
63%
13%
6%
16%
1%
245
Silent
67%
10%
8%
13%
2%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
41%
8%
10%
40%
1%
113
Baby Boomer
39%
18%
15%
27%
2%
245
Silent
35%
15%
19%
26%
5%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Generational cohort
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
40%
5%
48%
6%
< 1%
113
Baby Boomer
42%
6%
48%
3%
1%
245
Silent
41%
7%
45%
5%
1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Generational cohort
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
33%
63%
2%
3%
113
Baby Boomer
33%
64%
2%
1%
245
Silent
33%
62%
2%
3%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
43%
21%
6%
28%
2%
113
Baby Boomer
44%
14%
8%
33%
< 1%
245
Silent
51%
11%
5%
32%
1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Generation X
50%
28%
3%
16%
4%
113
Baby Boomer
49%
23%
5%
14%
9%
245
Silent
64%
15%
6%
10%
7%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Generation X
95%
2%
3%
113
Baby Boomer
90%
5%
5%
245
Silent
89%
3%
8%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Generation X
81%
14%
5%
113
Baby Boomer
77%
19%
5%
245
Silent
74%
15%
11%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Generation X
33%
21%
46%
113
Baby Boomer
42%
17%
41%
245
Silent
38%
8%
54%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Generational cohort
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
38%
36%
19%
6%
113
Baby Boomer
45%
34%
15%
6%
245
Silent
32%
43%
15%
10%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Generational cohort
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
49%
45%
6%
1%
113
Baby Boomer
47%
46%
3%
5%
245
Silent
50%
40%
3%
7%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
47%
46%
5%
1%
113
Baby Boomer
40%
52%
5%
4%
245
Silent
44%
52%
2%
2%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Generational cohort
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
49%
44%
7%
113
Baby Boomer
51%
43%
6%
245
Silent
55%
40%
5%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Generational cohort
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
54%
33%
9%
4%
113
Baby Boomer
47%
43%
6%
4%
245
Silent
48%
44%
6%
3%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Generational cohort
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
44%
45%
11%
113
Baby Boomer
42%
52%
6%
245
Silent
31%
56%
13%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
39%
56%
3%
2%
113
Baby Boomer
47%
47%
4%
2%
245
Silent
46%
47%
< 1%
7%
110
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Views about human evolution among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by generational group
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Generation X
24%
27%
2%
44%
3%
113
Baby Boomer
21%
31%
3%
41%
4%
245
Silent
25%
18%
5%
43%
10%
110
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