The states where middle-class income is growing most – and 2 where it’s shrinking

A Pew Research study found about 51% of Americans were living in middle-class households in 2023, down from 61% in 1971. But ...

America’s Middle Class Is Getting Richer — Shows Sharp Rise in Over 50 Years

Recent research highlights a significant increase in the upper middle class over the past 50 years, with its proportion rising from 10% in 1979 to 31% in 2024.
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Middle-class incomes rise over decade but face new economic divide

New data shows U.S. middle-class incomes rose 12% nationally from 2014 to 2024, with states like Idaho and Oregon seeing gains over 24%. But inflation and shifting spending patterns have slowed recent ...
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Rising costs push middle-class staples out of reach in 2026

Everyday luxuries fade: Dining out, home repairs, and travel are increasingly unaffordable for many middle-class households ...
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Why the Middle Class Is Struggling To Afford Kids, Marriage, and a Car in Today's Economy

Gina Young is an accomplished finance writer who has written for publications including SuperMoney, Examiner, Lexington Law, Talk Markets, and CreditRepair.com. Throughout her career in finance, Gina ...