Teenagers in the U.S.

Statistics report on teenagers in the United States

Teenagers in the U.S.

This report presents data on teenagers in the United States. After an overview of the young population in the United States, this report focuses on data on education, leisure activities, politics, and crime. Eventually, the last chapter shows data on the future expectations of American teenagers and their core values and dreams.

Table of contents

Demographics

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  • Basic Statistic U.S. population by sex and age 2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of U.S. youth and young adult population 2010-2022, by age group
  • Premium Statistic U.S. population aged under 18 years 2021, by state
  • Basic Statistic Average under 18 population per U.S. household 1960-2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. average number of own children per family with own children 1960-2023

Education

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  • Basic Statistic High school enrollment in public and private institutions U.S. 1965-2031
  • Basic Statistic U.S. teens (16-19) who are enrolled in school and working 1985-2022
  • Basic Statistic U.S. youth who are neither enrolled in school nor working 1985-2022
  • Basic Statistic U.S. teens (16-19) who are enrolled and working 1985-2021, by gender
  • Basic Statistic U.S. teenage unemployment rate monthly number 2022-2024
  • Premium Statistic Social impact of pandemic on American teenagers 2021
  • Premium Statistic Impact of COVID-19 on children's education, by number of households U.S. 2021

Leisure activities

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  • Basic Statistic Hours per day spent on leisure and sports by U.S. population by age 2010-2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. video gaming audiences 2023, by generation
  • Basic Statistic Weekly usage of leading gaming apps by Gen Z in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Clothing market: Top brands amongst U.S. teens 2024
  • Premium Statistic Top footwear brands amongst U.S. teens as of spring 2024
  • Premium Statistic United States: leading purse brands amongst teenagers as of 2024

Politics

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  • Premium Statistic Major threats to their generation according to American teenagers 2021
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on Donald Trump among American teenagers 2021
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on Joe Biden among American teenagers 2021

Crime and illegal activity

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  • Basic Statistic Homicides of youth ages 5-18 years in U.S. schools 1992-2020
  • Basic Statistic Rate of nonfatal crimes against students at schools U.S. 2021, by age and type
  • Premium Statistic Weapon ownership among U.S. students by ethnic group 2019
  • Basic Statistic Bullying among students in U.S. schools 2022, by gender
  • Basic Statistic U.S. students alcohol consumption 2021, by sex

Future expectations and values

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  • Premium Statistic Core values among American teenagers 2021
  • Premium Statistic Beliefs among American teenagers to become rich and famous 2021
  • Premium Statistic American teens and confidence about the future of the country 2005-2021
  • Basic Statistic Health issues U.S. adults were worried will impact the lives of teenagers, 2022

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