The first baby boomers are turning 80
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The oldest baby boomers are set to turn 80 in 2026. This generation, known for cultural and political changes, is now contributing to America's aging population.
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The oldest baby boomers — once the vanguard of an American youth that revolutionized U.S. culture and politics — turn 80 in 2026.
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