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.
Earnings overall have held steady through the pandemic in part because lower-wage workers experienced steeper job losses.
17% of the global population could be considered middle income in 2020. Most people were either low income (51%) or poor (10%).
The shares of Americans in each income tier who have home broadband or a smartphone have not significantly changed from 2019 to 2021.
Putting minimum wage policy in the hands of lawmakers is one of several ways in which the U.S. approach stands apart from other countries.
College graduates without a college-educated parent have lower incomes and less wealth, on average, than those with a parent who has a bachelor’s or higher degree.
About six-in-ten Americans (62%) say they favor raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, including 40% who strongly back the idea.
The $7.25 federal minimum wage is used in just 21 states, which collectively account for about 40% of all U.S. wage and salary workers.
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38% of parents with children whose K-12 schools closed in the spring said that their child was likely to face digital obstacles in schoolwork.
The idea of the government providing a universal basic income draws broad opposition from Republicans but is generally supported by Democrats.