I found the details of the poll right before the comments:
Methodology: Conducted by Google Consumer Surveys, November 24, 2015 - November 26, 2015 and based on 2556 online responses. Sample: General Population filtered to: 18-24 year-olds, 25-34 year-olds. The survey posed the question, “How much money do you currently have saved up? (including cash and bank accounts)” and provided the following as possible answers: Less than $1000, $1,000-$5,000, $5,000-$10,000, $10,000-$20,000, more than $20,000.
So they're asking what you have saved in cash and bank accounts. I think if this is the case, the poll really doesn't show the "real" story. I think most people around here would say it's not even smart to have more than 3-6 months or so in actual cash in your bank accounts; anything beyond that should be invested. I bet if it was a two-tier poll asking bank accounts as well as retirement savings I would HOPE it paints a better picture for those 25 years old+...