From Greatest to Latest: Ranking Louisiana’s 7 Generations

Most people don't think about it, but American society is broken down into generations. Each of them is defined by age range, work ethic, and the group's impact on society. Today in America 7 living generations make up the population. We highlight each one below. What generation are you?

The oldest living members of American society are The Greatest Generation and the youngest is Generation Alpha. We thought we'd have some fun and rate each generation to see which reigns supreme in terms of cultural, economic, and political power today.

The Greatest Generation vs Generation Alpha, who's running things in Louisiana?  Which of these generations is the most powerful in America? The points have been calculated and the data is in. We got the answer, and it just might surprise you. First, let's meet the 7 living generations in America:

THE GREATEST GENERATION

1.) Age Group 1901 to 1924 - The Greatest Generation otherwise known as the G.O.A.T's (Greatest of All Time) of society. This group of roughly 63 Million people were just becoming adults during the Great Depression and the 1940s.

A good majority of them joined the military and fought in World War II. This is why the Greatest Generation is also known as the G.I. or World War II Generation. They are patriotic, have a good work ethic, and are careful not to waste big on saving and spending money wisely.

THE SILENT GENERATION

2.) Age Group Born 1928 to 1945 - The Slient Generation. This generation includes Veterans of the Korean War They had it rough living through the Great Depression only to go and fight in World War II. Because of war, and severe poverty. This was the smallest generation because very few children were born during this time.

This American generation brought the world Rock and Roll music from the 50s and 60s, lived through the Civil Rights Movement and the 1960s counterculture, and created the rock and roll music of the 1950s and 1960s.

THE BABY BOOMERS

3.) Age Group Born 1946 to 1964 - The Baby Boomers. The term was coined by New York Post columnist Sylvia F. Porter to identify a spike in birth rates after World War II around 1946. Baby Boomers are the only generation recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau. They were also among the largest generation groups in America. Landon Jones, in his book Great Expectations: America and the Baby Boom Generation (1980.)

The 60s defined a major change in the U.S. With the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, Baby Boomers hit the streets and led the charge for change in America. This generation held antiwar, activism, social change, and freedom rallies, marches, and protests.

GENERATION X

4.) Age Group Born 1965 to 1980 - Generation X. This generation is the first to grow up with computers and is known for being resourceful, independent, and, adaptable to change. Gen Xers have great multitasking skills balancing work and life issues. They are a large, more ethnically diverse generation than baby boomers and have a liberal view of the world and social issues.

They were the first generation to grow up with personal computers and tend to have liberal views on social issues. They are more ethnically diverse than boomers. Generation Xers are known for being adaptable, good communicators, eager to learn, and determined. They are also considered to be excellent multitaskers

MILLENNIALS

5.) Age Group Born 1981 to 1996 - The Millennials term "millennial" was coined by authors William Strauss and Neil Howe in their 1991 book Generations. Their term comes mainly from the fact that they're the first generation to reach adulthood in the third millennium.

This savvy generation was shaped by digital communication technologies and known for their natural desire for a sense of community, unity, and democratic innovation. The generation of new ideas and working as a team..

GENERATION Z (ZOOMERS)

6.) Age Group Born 1997 to 2012 - Gen Zers or Gen Z are self-reliant and known for working, shopping, dating, and making friends online. Gen Zers spend six or more hours per day on their phones. This generation is the first not to know the world without the internet.

Gen Zers have more single-parent households, more inclined to have mixed-race families that include parents from the LGBTQ community. They are digital natives and often turn to the internet when looking for any kind of information, including news and reviews before making a purchase

GENERATION ALPHA (GEN ALPHA)

7.) Age Group Born 2010 to 2020 - Generation Alpha, or Gen Alpha, is the first generation of people born in the 21st Century. Alpha generation children are the firstborn at a time when technological and AI devices are getting smarter, everything is connected to the internet, physically and digitally.

They are the first generation to experience streaming services, remote classrooms, and portable digital devices from early childhood. They have never known a world without cell phones, digital technology, or computers.

WHAT GENERATION IN AMERICAN SOCIETY, HAS MADE THE BIGGEST IMPACT?

LOUISIANA'S THE BABY BOOMERS!

Right now, according to the latest data by visual capitalists, this generation has the most power and influence in society. Here are reasons Boomers are the most impactful generation overall:

• They make up 53% of the wealth in the U.S.
• They have most of the positions in the government and the military.
• They own or lead 3/4 of all S&P 500 companies.
• They are the most powerful generation today economically, politically, and culturally.