Here's a look at a couple of ways to measure "the top 10%" using the most recent official nationwide data available as of January 2026.

Since July 2025, we've seen a significant divergence in the available monthly estimates, which suggests something ...

Key Takeaways If your household income was between $55,262 and $167,460 in 2024, you are generally considered part of the middle class.Being middle class isn't just about your income, though. It's ...

Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows ...

While the financial landscape of 2026 remains unknown, there is one thing you can know: where your income places you in America’s economic ladder.

New data shows that the K-shaped economy has simultaneously raised household income and childhood poverty rate. The downstream effect hits schools.

Ever wonder how your income compares to others in your state, or across the country? Below are the most recent median household income figures for all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico ...

"We are getting poorer relative to the rest of the country," said Donald Grimes, a regional economic specialist at the ...

King County ranks ninth among the nation’s 50 largest counties for median household income, driven largely by high-earning ...