Of all the issues that impact the lives of Americans, the economy is at the top of that list. When the economy is out of sorts, it's harder for most people to keep up with bills, handle financial setbacks, and take care of their families.

For years, inflation has been an ongoing presence in the economy, making life harder for people who were barely treading water to begin with. Some folks are taking on multiple jobs or seeking gig work to supplement their income.

Unfortunately, despite everyone's best efforts, there's no sign that turbulence in the economy will disappear anytime soon. This is why a new poll lists the economy as one of the top concerns for Americans younger than 30.

A breakdown of young Americans' greatest concerns

According to a poll run by Emerson College, 44% of voters who are 30 or younger feel that the economy tops the list of the most critical issues in America.

This was followed by 14% of the same age demographic citing healthcare as the most pressing topic. Finally, just 10% of young voters declared education to be of the utmost importance.

On the economy, about two-thirds of Americans 30 and younger said their parents fared better financially than they themselves today. Only 24% disagreed.

The 2024 presidential election

With more young people eligible to vote in 2024 than there were in 2020, candidates running for the White House will have to face the problems surrounding the economy. This is one key area where Joe Biden continues to get hammered by Republicans.

The president and his allies often claim that Biden's policies are responsible for economic revival, but this doesn't add up in many cases. It's hard for Americans to agree the president has successfully managed the economy amid job layoffs and rising costs, with no indication of this slowing down anytime soon.

Whichever candidates make it to the general election will have to not just address the economy, but also connect with voters on it. So far, GOP candidates have taken the most assertive stances on this issue, offering various remedies.

Biden and the Democrats, on the other hand, continue to play defense.