Visual Capitalist illustrates the distribution of U.S. household wealth in 2025 across four generations, using data from the UBS Global Wealth Report 2025. Values exclude mortgage debt. [Source]
Key Takeaways
- Baby Boomers hold the largest share with $83.3 trillion in assets, over half of all U.S. household wealth.
- Gen X accounts for $42.6 trillion, nearly double the combined $37.2 trillion held by the Silent Generation and Millennials/Gen Z.
- Millennials and Gen Z together hold just $17.1 trillion, making up 10.5% of total wealth despite being the largest cohort.
| Generation | Birth years | Value of assets owned, net of mortgage debt (USD, trillions) |
|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation | Before 1946 | 20.1 |
| Baby Boomers | 1946 to 1964 | 83.3 |
| Generation X | 1965 to 1980 | 42.6 |
| Millennials and Gen Z | 1981 or later | 17.1 |
| U.S. Households’ Total Net Worth | 163.1 |
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