The average age of a groom is 30 years old, while the average age of a bride is 28 years old, according to the latest U.S. Census data. The Hill produced a graph showing the average age at which men and women get married, from 1950 to present day. In 1950, the average age of married young people was in their early 20s.
For generation Z, 73 percent of respondents said they weren't currently dating or looking for a relationship because they had more important priorities at the moment. The survey showed a generational gap in the different reasons why Americans are content with being single.
In contrast, 49.29% hope marriage will "take them to the next stage of life where they can realize their potential as husbands or wives". The data from Just So Soul shows that more than 80% of Gen Z is eager for marriage and more than 30% of the couples are planning their wedding.
And while 38% of Gen Z describe their status as “single and not looking to date, but open to it,” only 26% of Millennials say the same—meaning they're hoping for a slightly less go-with-the-flow experience.
Millennials: Born 1981-1996 (27-42 years old) Gen Z: Born 1997-2012 (11-26 years old) Gen Alpha: Born early 2010s-2025 (0-about 10 years old)
They're also sandwiched between millennials — born between 1981 and 1996 — and Generation Alpha, which is adding members through 2025. Called Generation Z or “zoomers,” spanning ages 10 to 25 as of 2022, the young adult members of this group have become a powerful force in recent elections — and with 8.
Gen Z: Gen Z is the newest generation, born between 1997 and 2012. They are currently between 9 and 24 years old (nearly 68 million in the U.S.)
Marketing consultant Nancy Nessel explains that Gen Z defines beauty as “being yourself”, telling Vogue: “Gen Z demands and appreciates each individual as their most authentic self.” It's this attitude that prompts companies to launch campaigns such as Project Body Hair.
Bae — Short for “baby." Often a pet name for a crush or significant other.
While this cohort is still quite young, the expectation is that only 60 percent of white Gen Zers will be married by 40 years old, while black Gen Zers might reach levels as low as 23 percent.
Millennials, commonly considered babies born from 1980 to the late 1990s, are roughly between the ages of 18 and 38 now. Gen Xers, roughly between the ages of 39 and 54, are also credited with staying married. By contrast, Baby Boomers divorce at much higher rates than previous generations.
While the age of marriage has increased, the divorce rate of millennials has decreased. The national average age for marriage today in the United States is 27 years old for women and 29 years old for men. This, of course, varies from state to state. Most people will marry between the ages of 25 and 30.
75 percent of Gen Z feel they are challenging dating and relationship standards that were passed down to them, the report found. 18–25 year olds make up more than 50 percent of Tinder's user base, according to the dating app. They're not alone in acknowledging that dating culture is shifting.
This chart shows U.S. population growth over the next 30 years. Millennials and Gen Z are less enthusiastic about having children than their parents. The reasons are many: financial, social, and biological, along with the preference among younger generations for “freedom.”
When this audience were asked to describe themselves, the three key words used were: introvert, fast learner and driven. And it's a surprising finding that UK Gen Zers are three times more likely to describe themselves as introverts than extroverts.
The 5 love languages are most commonly referred to as words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, acts of service, and receiving gifts.
Fam. Meaning: Fam is used the way our generation may have used “bro.” This term is used for your closest of friends. Example: “So glad you are part of my fam.”
Gen Zers aren't prioritizing romantic relationships — or if they're open to one, they want it to happen organically. A majority (52%) expect to meet their significant other in person instead of via mutual acquaintances (30%) or an app (6%), according to the Goldman Sachs intern survey.
Like Millennial Pink, Gen Z colors favor the eye-popping Cyber Lime (forecasted to be big in 2024) and Digital Lavender, also aligned with inclusivity. “[Cyber Lime] can speak to all, which Gen Z is very sensitive to,” said Guilbert.
A: The textured bob, the shaved side, the bold pixie cut, the braided updo, and the sleek center part are some of the most popular hairstyles among Gen Z.
TL;DR. Of the top five social causes / issues Gen Z and Millennials are passionate about, three have remained the same: mental health help / care, racism, and abortion / birth control.
We are in the midst of a generational landmark, as Generation Z (born 1995-2009) begin to enter the workforce and Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024) move through their schooling years.
Who is Generation Alpha? Generation Alpha is the generation following Generation Z and currently includes all children born in or after 2010—the same year the iPad was born. The majority of this demographic is under 13 years of age, but the oldest of them will become teens in 2023.
Generation Z: those born 1996 until either 2010 or 2012 (aged 10 or 12-26 in 2022)