short readsApr 20, 2022 How the American middle class has changed in the past five decades The share of adults who live in middle-class households fell from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021, according to a new analysis.
reportApr 20, 2022 COVID-19 Pandemic Pinches Finances of America’s Lower- and Middle-Income Families Nearly one-in-five middle-income families report receiving unemployment benefits in 2020.
short readsSep 7, 2021 Despite the pandemic, wage growth held firm for most U.S. workers, with little effect on inequality Earnings overall have held steady through the pandemic in part because lower-wage workers experienced steeper job losses.