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Ranked: U.S. Wealth by Generation in 2026

How U.S. Wealth Breaks Down by Generation

Key Takeaways

  • Baby Boomers hold $97.4 trillion, or 52% of U.S. household net worth, despite making up just 30% of households.
  • Millennials and Gen Z account for 37% of U.S. households, more than any other generation, but hold only 11% of household wealth.

American households are worth a combined $185.7 trillion, and more than half of that belongs to a single generation.

Mapped: The Average Wedding Cost in Every U.S. State

How Wedding Costs Vary Across the U.S.

Key Takeaways

  • Average wedding costs range from $17,000 in Wyoming to $57,000 in New Jersey.
  • The average U.S. wedding costs $34,200, excluding the engagement ring.
  • The Northeast contains many of the country’s most expensive states for weddings, while several of the least expensive are in the Mountain West.

Where a couple gets married can have a major impact on the final price tag, with wedding costs varying substantially across the country.

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