Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America's Future

by Jean M. Twenge

In 2020, Millennials were more likely to be liberal Democrats than older generations; excluding Independents, 6 out of 10 identified as Democrats, compared to 5 out of 10 Boomers. However, that means that among those who affiliate with a party, 4 out of 10 Millennials are Republicans—a fairly high number considering this generation is often stereotyped as uniformly Democrat. Millennials were not fans of Trump as much as older generations, though: While nearly all Silents, Boomers, and Gen X’ers who considered themselves Republicans voted for Trump, noticeably fewer Millennial Republicans did (see Figure 5.50).