42% of Americans under 30 say they're 'barely getting by' financially, Harvard survey finds

Two in Five Young Adults Are Struggling to Make Ends Meet

If it feels like everyone under 30 is stressed about money right now, that’s because we are. A new national survey found that two in five twentysomethings are either “struggling to make ends meet” or “getting by with limited security.” Translation: broke, anxious and hoping the car doesn’t break down this month. The data comes from a Harvard Institute of Politics poll of more than 2,000 Americans ages 18 to 29. And while financial stress has lon…

Young Americans Losing Faith in the System

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Conducted March 14–25, 2025, the poll surveyed 2,096 respondents across the country. More than four in 10 say they are “barely getting by” financially. Young Black Americans continue to face deep financial stress, with 45% reporting hardship.

42% of Americans under 30 say they’re ‘barely getting by’ financially

A recent survey conducted by Harvard’s Institute of Politics reveals a stark reality for young Americans: 42% of those under 30 report they are “barely getting by” financially, with only 16% saying they are doing well or very well. This alarming statistic, drawn from a poll of 2,096 adults aged 18 to 29 conducted between […]

42% of Americans under 30 say they're 'barely getting by' financially, Harvard survey finds

With student debt and everyday costs adding up, young adults say they’re struggling to cover the basics.

Young Americans Losing Faith in the System – The Windy City Word

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent A new national survey from the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School finds young Americans facing financial uncertainty, deteriorating mental health, and a growing lack of trust in institutions. The 50th edition of the Harvard Youth Poll offers a comprehensive look at the attitudes of Americans aged 18 to 29—particularly young Black individuals—who feel increasingly left…