Why McDonald’s has a Millennial Problem? (or Does it?) Eric Anderson Transportation Director Maricopa Association of Governments Arizona Rural Transportation Summit January 14, 2015 Yuma, Arizona
Self-Identification of Generation
Major Generational Groups
2015 U.S. Population by Age
Boomers & Millennial
Age
High College Achievement Percent of total population age 18 to 34 years with bachelor's degree or higher
High Average Debt
Poor Economy
Combines to be Drag on Housing
Delayed Marriage
Other Impacts of Debt & Poor Job Market
Home Ownership
What About Driving?
U.S. Travel & Gasoline Prices Source: FHWA, October 2015 data.
Drove Car, Truck, Van or Carpooled to Work Percent of Workers age 18 to 34 years who drove a car, truck, van or carpooled to work
So What About McDonald’s?
Source: Morgan Stanley
Demography is Destiny
2010 – Population 6.4 Million 2040 – Population 10.2 Million