Young Latinos are more likely to be in school or the work force now than in previous generations.

Half of all Americans like the Beatles a lot, placing them at the top of a 20-artist popularity contest.

American life is driven by the automobile; not only is a car seen as an overwhelming necessity but most say not driving is a clear sign of old age.

Most Americans believe there is a major difference between the views of younger and older people, and more than said so in 1969.

Six-in-ten Gen Nexters completely agree that it is their duty to always vote.

The percentage of those ages 70 to 75 using the internet has nearly doubled, from 26% in 2005 to 46% in 2008.

Two-thirds of those ages 33 to 44 do their banking online and 80% have gone shopping on the internet.

Wealth holds a great attraction for the young, according to a recent Pew Social Trends survey, with 20% of all adults under age 30 saying being wealthy is a top priority for them — easily the largest proportion of any age group.

That’s the proportion of voters ages 18-24 who cast their votes for Democratic candidates in the 2006 mid-term elections — a trend that appears to be continuing in the run-up to the 2008 presidential election.

Nearly nine-in-ten second generation Latinos in the U.S. say they can carry on a conversation in English very well compared with only 23% of first-generation adult Latinos.