America's most millennial cities named - and they include many of the country's wokest places
America's most millennial cities have been revealed - and the vast majority of them are liberal strongholds.
Census Bureau data from 2024, crunched by the San Francisco Chronicle, identified counties nationwide with the highest concentration of residents from the generation.
Millennials - people born between 1981 and 1996 - tend to be found in trendy, Democrat-led cities which are also often the most expensive metro areas to live.
The same liberal cities are also favorites among the younger generation, known as Gen Z - people born between 1997 and 2012.
According to a Gallup poll, 27 percent of Gen Z identified as Democrats in 2025, while 24 percent of millennials said the same.
This compares with 17 percent of Gen Z Americans who said they were Republican, and 21 percent of millennials.
The largest share in both groups was Independent voters, with 56 percent of Gen-Zers and 54 percent of millennials claiming the title.
Nine out of 10 of the counties with more than 500,000 residents named as dominated by young Americans are home to undeniably blue cities.
Downtown Denver is seen in front of the Rocky Mountain landscape
Denver (pictured above) has been named the number-one millennial magnet, with the age group accounting for 29.2 percent of the population
1. Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado, has been named the number-one millennial magnet, with the age group accounting for 29.2 percent of the population.
Gen Z fell roughly seven points behind at 22.3 percent. Combined, the age ranges make up more than half of the city-county's population.
The City of Denver is the only incorporated place within Denver County and is home to roughly 729,000 people.
Denver is a 'relatively young region,' according to Metro Denver EDC. The average resident of the walkable Colorado capital is 37 years old. The national average age is just over 39, according to 2024 Census data.
Its trendy art scene, walkability, nightlife and flourishing job market have made the city - where the cost of living is nine percent higher than the national average - appealing to the generation that values work-life balance.
The Mile High City - a nickname that stemmed from its altitude and proximity to the Rocky Mountains - was previously named one of the world's best cities despite its decaying downtown, which is notorious for crime, vagrancy and drug taking.
Every politician who has taken office in the city since 1963 has been a Democrat. Mayor Mike Johnston has been particularly vocal about his opposition to President Donald Trump.
In recent weeks, thousands of locals have taken to the streets in protest against ICE operations throughout the nation.
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, is seen above
2. Washington, DC
Famously woke DC has the second-highest number of millennials in the nation, per the Chronicle.
The US Capital's population is 28.2 percent millennials, with Gen Z at 23.2 percent.
Since it is a district, DC is not located in any particular county. It is considered equivalent to a county for data collection.
The average age is roughly 35 years old and it is home to roughly 702,250 residents.
Like many major regions, DC has been dealing with a homelessness crisis, with more than 5,100 on the streets as of December.
DC voters have been overwhelmingly liberal, with recent data suggesting that 76 percent of people in the district are registered Democrats.
The New York Ferry is seen passing Hoboken, New Jersey
3. Hoboken, New Jersey
Serving as Hudson County, New Jersey's progressive hub, Hoboken is known for its vibrant nightlife and proximity to New York City.
The SF Chronicle reported that 28.2 percent of the county are Millennials and 21.2 percent are Gen Z.
Roughly 711,700 people live in Hudson County, with about 70,000 of them in Hoboken. The city's average age is about 32 years.
The city is home to Stevens Institute of Technology and is recognized as the birthplace of baseball, as the first ever recorded game was there.
This past election, progressive Democrat Emily Jabbour was elected as mayor.
The San Francisco, California skyline is seen behind the Oakland Bay Bridge
4. San Francisco, California
San Francisco has a population of about 827,000, including 27.2 percent millennials and 18.4 percent Gen Z.
Regarded as both a city and a county, San Francisco has a median age of around 40 years old.
The area brings many job opportunities within the tech sector, as Silicon Valley is just outside the city.
But the city has been plagued by crime and homelessness and has one of the nation's highest costs of living.
Democrat Mayor Daniel Lurie's office previously told the Daily Mail that the city is bracing for a $1 billion budget deficit this year.
More than 62 percent of voters are registered as Democrats.
An aerial shot of downtown Austin, Texas, is seen above
5. Austin, Texas
Travis County, where Texas' capital city of Austin is located, has about 1.39 million residents.
Most of them reside in Austin, as the city alone is home to more than one million people.
The data has revealed that 27 percent of the county are millennials and 21.9 percent are Gen Z. Its average age is 34.5 years old.
Texas is a solidly Republican state, but Austin has long been considered a liberal enclave within it.
It is led by Democratic Mayor Kirk Preston Watson and has the University of Texas within its bounds.
The remaining counties known for their millennial presence include Multnomah County, Oregon; King County, Washington; Williamson County, Texas; Davidson County, Tennessee; and New York County, New York.
Multnomah, where Portland is located, attributes 27 percent of its population to Millennials.
Far-left Seattle is located in King County, where the group makes up 26.2 percent of all residents.
Williamson County is where the city of Round Rock is located. Suburban in nature, Round Rock was the only city on the list that was not undeniably blue.
It is often described as a 'purple' area, as Democrat Joe Biden won its vote in 2020, but Republican Governor Greg Abbott won residents' support in 2022.
Nashville is located in Davidson County, where 25.1 percent of the population is Millennials.
In Manhattan, New York County, the demographic accounts for 24.7 percent of the population.
