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short readsMay 10, 2022

Black and Hispanic Americans, those with less education are more likely to fall out of the middle class each year

In the United States, the transience of economic status varies significantly across racial and ethnic groups and by level of education.
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 readsFeb 28, 2022

Most in the U.S. say young adults today face more challenges than their parents’ generation in some key areas

About seven-in-ten say young adults today have a harder time when it comes to saving for the future, paying for college and buying a home.
reportSep 1, 2021

The Internet and the Pandemic

Nine-in-ten Americans say the internet has been essential or important to them, many made video calls and 40% used technology in new ways. But while tech was a lifeline for some, others faced struggles.
short readsMay 14, 2021

College graduates in the year of COVID-19 experienced a drop in employment, labor force participation

The challenges of a COVID-19 economy are clear for 2020 college graduates, who have experienced downturns in employment and labor force participation.