Population: 71.6 million Boomers in the U.S. as of 2025 (U.S. Census Bureau).

Wealth: Hold 53.2% of U.S. household net worth in 2023 (Federal Reserve).

Workforce: 29% of 65-72-year-olds still working in 2023 (Pew Research).

Healthcare: Will account for 56% of Medicare costs by 2030 (CMS).

Divorce: Divorce rate for over-50s doubled from 1990-2019; 36% divorced (NCFMR).

Politics: 31% of voters in 2024; many leaders are Boomers (Census Voting Data).

Environment: CO2 emissions rose 90% from 1970-2020 during their working years (Global Carbon Project).

Housing: 54% of U.S. homeowners over 55 in 2023, reducing inventory (NAR).

Culture: Drove civil rights, feminism, and anti-Vietnam War movements in the 1960s-70s.

Tech: 68% owned smartphones in 2023; 70% of 50-64-year-olds use Facebook (Pew Research).

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