Top 1% of U.S. Earners Hold More Wealth Than Entire Middle Class

Latest data shows extreme wealth concentration, with America’s richest 1% surpassing the combined assets of the nation’s middle-income households.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Wealth Concentration: The unequal distribution of assets among a population, where wealth is held by a small fraction of individuals.
  • Middle Class: A socioeconomic group characterized by moderate income and assets, often considered the backbone of consumer economies.
  • Top 1%: The highest percentile of earners in a population, typically defined by income or wealth thresholds far above the median.