Young Americans Struggle to Hit ‘Adult’ Milestones

"In 2021, 68% of 25-year-olds were living outside their parents’ home, 22% were married and 17% had a child, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of the most recently available Census Bureau data. In 1980, 84% were living on their own, 63% were married and 39% had a child, the report said."

"Overall, the situation isn’t so bleak. Pew found that 60% of 25-year-olds were “financially independent” in 2021, compared to 63% in 1980. "

"The analysis highlighted five frequently cited milestones of adulthood: having a full-time job, being financially independent, living on their own, getting married and having a child."

>Frequently cited milestones

As a soon to be 25 year old (albeit not American) I can only imagine these numbers getting lower, both in and out of the US.