Question

United States Age Structure
In 2-3 sentences, propose one factor that could explain why the Baby Boomer generation is so much larger than the Gen X, Gen Y, or Gen Z cohorts Predict how Gen Y and Gen Z will affect the age structure and growth rate of the United States and will change once Gen X reaches retirement ago (65+)

(4 points)

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This diagram depicts a population pyramid showing the age structure of the United States from 2016 to 2020. The age structure is broken down based on number of males and females, and the color-coded bars indicate the relative population size of each indicated generation: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z

2016-2020

JEE

Male Female

A)

Age

75-79 +

70-74 65-69 1

60-64+

55-59

50-54 1

45-49 T

35-39 40-44

47

30-34

25-29 20-24

15-19

600 M

400 M

200 M

OM

200 M

Gen Z

Baby Boomer

Gen X

Gen Y

400 M

POPULATION OPULATION PYRAMID: WORLD

10-14 5-9

04 I

Answer 1

One factor that could explain why the Baby Boomer generation is so much larger than the Gen X, Gen Y, or Gen Z cohorts is the post-World War II baby boom. The increase in birth rates during this time period led to a significant increase in the population of Baby Boomers.

Gen Y and Gen Z will affect the age structure and growth rate of the United States by eventually becoming a larger portion of the population as the Baby Boomers age and eventually reach retirement age (65+). This will likely lead to a shift in the age structure as Gen Y and Gen Z cohorts become the dominant age groups in the population.