Although Utah is more politically conservative than the rest of the nation, Utah’s Millennials follow national trends of being less likely to identify with either major political party than older generations.
Millennials (born 1981 – mid-2000’s) and Gen Xers (1965-1980) are more likely to say they support gay rights. But they are less likely to describe themselves as environmentalists, religious or patriotic than members of the Baby Boom (1946-1964) and Silent (1928-1945) generations.
Those are among the results of a survey done for the Utah Foundation by Lighthouse Research. More than 1,300 residents of Utah were asked about their views for the four-part report Millennials and Boomers: How Utah’s Generations Compare to Each Other and the Nation. The first three parts looked at demographic characteristics of Utah’s generational cohorts, their views on jobs and economic issues and housing. The final segment looks at their political views and civic values.
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