Video gaming is no longer a hobby exclusively enjoyed by the young. As generations have grown up with video games a normal part of life, the age of the average gamer also increases. During a 2023 survey, 25 percent of video game players still come from the 27 to 42 years age demographic, and 19 percent are 59 years and older.
Time spent gaming
In 2023, Americans aged between 15 to 19 years spent 98.4 minutes on gaming or leisurely computer use during an average day. The age demographic which devoted the least amount of time to gaming was the 55 to 64 years category. Members of this age demographic spent an average of just 17.4 minutes playing on the computer during an average day.
Distribution of video gamers in the United States in 2023, by generation
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Gen Alpha (5-10)
10%
Gen Z (11-26)
28%
Millennials (27-42)
25%
Gen X (43-58)
18%
Boomers (59-77)
18%
Silent Generation (78-90)
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
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