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21, 499 people ( including my family and i ) live in Darien, Illinois.

There's an 86% graduation rate, 90% retention rate, and a 5% student mobility rate

source: The IL report card

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The lowest household income for all in Darien is around $39k with the highest being $60k.

source: The Opportunity Atlas

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I think if we created good paying accessible jobs for those who need them, we'd reach the start of ending poverty in the United States.

I also think if healthcare were a bit more obtainable than it is now, then it would help end poverty.

It doesn't have to be free ( it'd be better if it were tbh ), but it'd be nice if it were more affordable for those in need.

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My culture:

My race and family definitely impact my culture the most out of everything.

I enjoy the music of my culture the most. R&B and rap are my faves.

If I could, I would change how some people in my community are quite ... reluctant to accept change.

Generation Z!:

Gen Z is a lot different than most of the generation, and the reason being is that they're the most ethnically-diverse generation and are the only ones to be born during a time period where technology ( wifi, phones, online shopping, etc ) is most prominent. Also, according to Business Insider, almost half of Gen Z consists of minorities.

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Generation Z refers to the generation born between 1997-2012, following millennials.

Gen Z will soon become the largest cohort of consumers-and brands who want a piece of this opportunity will need to understand their tendencies and digital expectations.

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Generation Z (aka Gen Z, iGen, or centennials), refers to the generation that was born between 1997-2012, following millennials. This generation has been raised on the internet and social media, with some of the oldest finishing college by 2020 and entering the workforce.

Insider Intelligence has been tracking Gen Z's characteristics, traits, values, and trends to develop in-depth statistics, facts, and marketing strategies targeting what will soon become the largest cohort of consumers.

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Gen Z Terms and Definitions

What is Generation Z (Gen Z)?

Generation Z, is the youngest, most ethnically-diverse, and largest generation in American history, comprising 27% of the US population. Pew Research recently defined Gen Z as anyone born 1997 onwards. Gen Z grew up with technology, the internet, and social media, which sometimes causes them to be stereotyped as tech-addicted, anti-social, or "social justice warriors."

What are Millennials (Gen Y)?

Millennials, also known as Generation Y, include anyone born between 1981 and 1996 (ages 26 to 41 in 2022) and represent about a quarter of the US population. Much of this cohort entered the workforce at the height of the Great Recession, and have struggled with the subsequent widening of the generational wealth gap.

Millennials have led older generations in technology adoption and embracing digital solutions. Their financial status and tech-savviness have fundamentally changed how they live and work-earning them stereotypes that they job hop and have killed a number of industries. Prior to Gen Z, millennials were the largest and most racially and ethnically diverse generation.
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What is Generation X (Gen X)?

Generation X, also known as Gen X, the latchkey generation or, jokingly, the forgotten or middle child generation, consists of people born between 1965 and 1980 (ages 42-57 in 2022). Currently, Gen X comprises 20.6% of the US population, making them smaller than any other age demographic.

This cohort grew up with higher divorce rates and more two-income households, resulting in a general lack of an adult presence in their childhoods and teenage years. As such, Gen X is generally viewed as peer-oriented and entrepreneurial in spirit.

What is Generation Alpha?

Gen Alpha, which includes children born after 2010, is already set to be the most transformative generation yet. Alphas haven't just grown up with technology-they've been completely immersed in it since birth. Early in their formative years, these children are comfortable speaking to voice assistants and swiping on smartphones. They don't consider technologies to be tools used to help achieve tasks, but rather as deeply integrated parts of everyday life.

FAQs About Gen Z

What are the Generation Z birth years & age range?

Generation Z is broadly defined as the 72 million people born between 1997 and 2012.

Generation Z vs. Millennials (Gen Y)

Gen Z most closely mirrors millennials on key social and political issues, but without much of the optimism; More US Gen Zers than any other generation (68%) feel the US is headed in the wrong direction, and fewer Gen Zers than any other generation (32%) feel the country is headed in the right direction.

Is Generation Z conservative?

Generation Z considers itself more accepting and open-minded than any generation before it. Almost half of Gen Zs are minorities, compared to 22% of Baby Boomers, and the majority of Gen Z supports social movements such as Black Lives Matter, transgender rights, and climate change.

What are common names for Generation Z?

Generation Z, or Gen Z, is also sometimes referred to as iGen, or Centennials.

What is after Generation Z?

The generation that follows Gen Z is Generation Alpha, which includes anyone born after 2010. Gen Alpha is still very young, but is on track to be the most transformative age group ever.

What are the common Generation Z characteristics?

The average Gen Z got their first smartphone just before their 12th birthday. They communicate primarily through social media and texts, and spend as much time on their phones as older generations do watching television.

The majority of Gen Zs prefer streaming services to traditional cable, as well as getting snackable content they can get on their phones and computers.

In terms of US population by generation, Gen Z is the most ethnically diverse and largest generation in American history, and eclipses all other generations before it in embracing diversity and inclusion.

More to Learn

Generation Z will soon become the most pivotal generation to the future of retail, and many will have huge spending power by 2026. To capture a piece of this growing cohort, retailers and brands need to start establishing relationships with Gen Zers now.

But Gen Zers are different from older generations, because they are the first consumers to have grown up wholly in the digital era. They're tech-savvy and mobile-first-and they have high standards for how they spend their time online.

After ignoring the digital revolution and millennial buyers for too long, retailers and brands have spent the last decade trying to catch up to millennials' interests and habits-so it's critical for them to get ahead of Gen Z's tendency to be online at all times, and make sure to meet this generation's digital expectations.

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Generation Z News: Latest characteristics, research, and facts

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Generation Z refers to the generation that was born between 1997-2012, following millennials. Learn more about the generation raised on the internet & social media.

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( all the tech i use ): I'm on my phone nearly all times of the day. When at school, the teachers make us use our computers a lot.

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pros: better business productivity

cons: reduces jobs: "A rise in technology goes to make sure that tasks that humans could do earlier can now be achieved by machines and technology. Thus, creating a shortage of jobs."

pros: saves time

cons: reduces effort: "The implication here is simple: machines can do the work for us. When there’s less work for people to try to, then it means humanity is slowly making itself obsolete."

pros & cons link: Pros and cons of technology

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Generation Z ( or gen z ) is the first generation to grow up with technology. because of this, it has made us extremely dependent on technology. According to an article regarding Gen Z and tech dependency, it says, "69% become uncomfortable after being away from internet access for more than eight hours — and 27% can only last one hour!"

Through technology, we have discovered Cryptocurrency.

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My parents were the main ones to shape my beliefs ( specifically my dad ). They impact what I believe because they're my family, and the people I'm with the most.

media, peers, school, and family also played a part in shaping my ideology as well.

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41.9% of people in the city of Darien are Catholic

The majority of Darien is colored in blue ( according to nytimes map )

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The impact my beliefs/values have made on my life

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The impact my beliefs/values have made on my life

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My beliefs and values have impacted my life in many ways. Some of the time, my beliefs are the reason why I make the decisions I have in my past and for my future.

I think it's important to interact with people that may have completely different beliefs/values than you so you aren't biased and can be more open minded. More than one perspective can possibly open many doors for you.

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The people who have the most control in my house are my parents. Unless they leave to run errands, then I'm given authority over my siblings.

JB Pritsker has the control over the entirety of Illinois

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Big tech companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Zoom, etc have a very big impact on our world because they have make things available for everyone.

Amazon shipped out products, Zoom allowed school to continue during the pandemic, and Facebook basically has all of that combined.

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I think knowledge/education is power because it can lead people to new doors. it allows people to know what's right and what's wrong, and can connect people from all around the world.

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In order to be the change, I believe you must be ambitious, persistent, and have patience.