Breaking down the college and non-college youth vote

Insights on the 2024 general election, the economy, labor, and mental health from the 46th Harvard Youth Poll

The Backdrop

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 38% of young Americans between 18 and 24 are enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students in 2- or 4- year institutions. Among young adults under 30 in the Harvard Youth Poll, 21% are college students, 22% have a college degree, and 57% are not enrolled in a 4-year university and d…