The Reality for the American Working Class

Wealth Inequality

• The top 10% of U.S. households own about 70–73% of all wealth.

• The bottom 50% share only 2% of the nation’s wealth.

• The top 1% alone control nearly one-third of everything.

• Bottom line: Wealth is massively concentrated at the top.

Income Levels

• Median household income: About $80,600/year.
  That means half of all households earn less than this.

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