In the third quarter of 2024, the top ten percent of earners in the United States held over ** percent of total wealth. This is fairly consistent with the second quarter of 2024. Comparatively, the wealth of the bottom ** percent of earners has been slowly increasing since the start of the *****, though remains low. Wealth distribution in the United States by generation can be found here.

In 2023, according to the Gini coefficient, household income distribution in the United States was 0.47. This figure was at 0.43 in 1990, which indicates an increase in income inequality in the U.S. over the past 30 years. What is the Gini coefficient? The Gini coefficient, or Gini index, is a statistical measure of economic inequality and wealth distribution among a population. A value of zero represents perfect economic equality, and a value of one represents perfect economic inequality. The Gini coefficient helps to visualize income inequality in a more digestible way. For example, according to the Gini coefficient, the District of Columbia and the state of New York have the greatest amount of income inequality in the U.S. with a score of 0.51, and Utah has the greatest income equality with a score of 0.43. The Gini coefficient around the world The Gini coefficient is also an effective measure to help picture income inequality around the world. For example, in 2018 income inequality was highest in South Africa, while income inequality was lowest in Slovenia.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Parks, LA, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 15,185, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 143,591. This indicates that the top earners earn 9 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 234,832, which is 163.54% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1546.47% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Parks median household income. You can refer the same here

Income Inequality in Ouachita County, AR was 14.98925 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Ouachita County, AR reached a record high of 17.10751 in January of 2017 and a record low of 12.84168 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Ouachita County, AR - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Income Inequality in Brevard County, FL was 13.36088 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Brevard County, FL reached a record high of 13.39953 in January of 2017 and a record low of 12.19588 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Brevard County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Income Inequality in Mecosta County, MI was 11.17764 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Mecosta County, MI reached a record high of 14.86366 in January of 2017 and a record low of 11.17764 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Mecosta County, MI - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in American Fork, UT, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 27,692, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 264,701. This indicates that the top earners earn 10 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 472,406, which is 178.47% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1705.93% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for American Fork median household income. You can refer the same here

Income Inequality in Morrill County, NE was 14.99788 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Morrill County, NE reached a record high of 14.99788 in January of 2023 and a record low of 9.09743 in January of 2017. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Morrill County, NE - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Black Earth, WI, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 17,947, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 162,641. This indicates that the top earners earn 9 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 197,891, which is 121.67% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1102.64% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Black Earth median household income. You can refer the same here

Income Inequality in Lynn County, TX was 15.28291 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Lynn County, TX reached a record high of 19.86679 in January of 2017 and a record low of 9.28705 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Lynn County, TX - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Income Inequality in Iron County, UT was 11.52676 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Iron County, UT reached a record high of 12.96751 in January of 2017 and a record low of 9.77961 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Iron County, UT - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Income Inequality in Pike County, IN was 11.01360 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Pike County, IN reached a record high of 11.01360 in January of 2023 and a record low of 8.56207 in January of 2017. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Pike County, IN - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Income Inequality in Powell County, MT was 11.05676 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Powell County, MT reached a record high of 11.64705 in January of 2017 and a record low of 9.86378 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Powell County, MT - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Income Inequality in Mahaska County, IA was 11.64730 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Mahaska County, IA reached a record high of 14.55921 in January of 2017 and a record low of 11.16964 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Mahaska County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Montana, Wisconsin, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 26,753, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 209,714. This indicates that the top earners earn 8 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 304,936, which is 145.41% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1139.82% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Montana town median household income. You can refer the same here

Income Inequality in Wakulla County, FL was 10.04597 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Wakulla County, FL reached a record high of 10.48803 in January of 2012 and a record low of 8.92947 in January of 2017. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Wakulla County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in United States, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 15,614, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 274,279. This indicates that the top earners earn 18 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 498,167, which is 181.63% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 3190.51% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for United States median household income. You can refer the same here

Income Inequality in Blount County, TN was 11.11459 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Blount County, TN reached a record high of 13.65898 in January of 2017 and a record low of 10.89058 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Blount County, TN - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Income Inequality in Lincoln Parish, LA was 25.35799 Ratio in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Income Inequality in Lincoln Parish, LA reached a record high of 36.23130 in January of 2017 and a record low of 22.54242 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Income Inequality in Lincoln Parish, LA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Mountain Park, OK, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 14,427, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 98,172. This indicates that the top earners earn 7 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 120,324, which is 122.56% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 834.02% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mountain Park median household income. You can refer the same here