A new survey asked Americans when the best decade of their life was, and somewhat delightfully each age cohort disproportionately says “this one” compared to what would be expected. For instance, 22 percent of people in their 60s say its their best years right now, as do 30 percent of those in their 70s. Overall, the most commonly held best-decade for each age cohort was the one they’re currently in. Otherwise, the respondents did tend to shout out the 20s and 30s: 22 percent of adults said the 20s were or would be their best decade, as did 20 percent for their 30s. Women were more likely than men to say that their best years happen after 30. As for worst decade, the spread was pretty diffuse but teenage years did come out ahead.
Jamie Ballard, YouGov
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