Generation Jones, people born from 1954 to 1965, is considered a ‘micro-generation’ between Boomers and Generation X. Though typically lumped in with Boomers, there are some pretty distinct differences between them.

In an online community of Generation Jones-ers, a member named @WalkingHorse, prompted those in Generation Jones to discuss how their upbringing differed from Boomers in a post titled “What is and who are Generation Jones. Step inside…”.

“We’re often described as pragmatic idealists, raised on big dreams but tempered by economic recessions and a sense of lowered expectations compared to the Boomers’ post-war prosperity,” they wrote. “Think of us a generation that got the tail end of the party but had to clean up the mess.”

How Generation Jones differs from Boomers

It inspired many Generation Jones members to share their thoughts and opinions. These are some of the major cultural differences those in Generation Jones have with Boomers:

“We were too young to fully participate in the counterculture of the ’60s but old enough to feel its aftershocks.” – @WalkingHorse

“Gen Jones men also signed up for the selective service, but were not drafted as the Vietnam war had ended.” – @tedshreddon

“Boomers had Elvis and The Beatles. We had Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.” – @Scr33ble

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