Graph and download economic data for Households; Net Worth, Level (BOGZ1FL192090005Q) from Q4 1987 to Q1 2025 about net worth, Net, households, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for State and Local Governments; Net Worth (IMA), Level (SLGTPAA027N) from 1945 to 2024 about retirement, net worth, state & local, IMA, Net, government, employment, and USA.

In the first quarter of 2024, almost two-thirds percent of the total wealth in the United States was owned by the top 10 percent of earners. In comparison, the lowest 50 percent of earners only owned 2.5 percent of the total wealth. Income inequality in the U.S. Despite the idea that the United States is a country where hard work and pulling yourself up by your bootstraps will inevitably lead to success, this is often not the case. In 2023, 7.4 percent of U.S. households had an annual income under 15,000 U.S. dollars. With such a small percentage of people in the United States owning such a vast majority of the country’s wealth, the gap between the rich and poor in America remains stark. The top one percent The United States follows closely behind China as the country with the most billionaires in the world. Elon Musk alone held around 219 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. Over the past 50 years, the CEO-to-worker compensation ratio has exploded, causing the gap between rich and poor to grow, with some economists theorizing that this gap is the largest it has been since right before the Great Depression.

The average net worth of families in the United States increased nearly twofold between 1989 and 2007, when it reached ******* U.S. dollars. Following the financial crisis of 2008, the average net worth of Americans families dropped to ******* U.S. in 2013. In the following years, American families' net worth started increasing again, reaching a value of nearly ******* U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Share of Net Worth Held by the Bottom 50% (1st to 50th Wealth Percentiles) (WFRBSB50215) from Q3 1989 to Q1 2025 about net worth, wealth, percentile, Net, and USA.

United States Net Worth: Financial Business data was reported at 136.201 USD bn in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -208.581 USD bn for Dec 2017. United States Net Worth: Financial Business data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.384 USD bn from Dec 1951 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 266 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 927.379 USD bn in Dec 2008 and a record low of -679.185 USD bn in Dec 2016. United States Net Worth: Financial Business data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.AB074: Integrated Macroeconomic Accounts: Total Economy and Sectors: Selected Aggregates.

United States - Federal Government; Net Worth (IMA), Level was -24996559.00000 Mil. of $ in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Federal Government; Net Worth (IMA), Level reached a record high of -105560.00000 in April of 1957 and a record low of -24996559.00000 in January of 2025. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Federal Government; Net Worth (IMA), Level - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

United States Net Worth: HH & Nonprofit Inst Serving Households data was reported at 1,028.347 USD bn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,473.834 USD bn for Dec 2017. United States Net Worth: HH & Nonprofit Inst Serving Households data is updated quarterly, averaging 173.355 USD bn from Dec 1951 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 266 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,124.052 USD bn in Dec 1999 and a record low of -4,182.545 USD bn in Dec 2008. United States Net Worth: HH & Nonprofit Inst Serving Households data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.AB074: Integrated Macroeconomic Accounts: Total Economy and Sectors: Selected Aggregates.

In the first quarter of 2025, almost two-thirds percent of the total wealth in the United States was owned by the top 10 percent of earners. In comparison, the lowest 50 percent of earners only owned 2.5 percent of the total wealth. Income inequality in the U.S. Despite the idea that the United States is a country where hard work and pulling yourself up by your bootstraps will inevitably lead to success, this is often not the case. In 2023, 7.4 percent of U.S. households had an annual income under 15,000 U.S. dollars. With such a small percentage of people in the United States owning such a vast majority of the country’s wealth, the gap between the rich and poor in America remains stark. The top one percent The United States was the country with the most billionaires in the world in 2025. Elon Musk, with a net worth of 342 billion U.S. dollars, was among the richest people in the United States in 2025. Over the past 50 years, the CEO-to-worker compensation ratio has exploded, causing the gap between rich and poor to grow, with some economists theorizing that this gap is the largest it has been since right before the Great Depression.

Graph and download economic data for State and Local Governments; Net Worth (IMA), Level (SLGTPAQ027S) from Q4 1945 to Q1 2025 about retirement, net worth, state & local, IMA, Net, government, employment, and USA.

United States US: General Government: Net Worth data was reported at -4,998.205 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -5,108.220 USD bn for 2016. United States US: General Government: Net Worth data is updated yearly, averaging -775.727 USD bn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,008.897 USD bn in 2007 and a record low of -5,108.220 USD bn in 2016. United States US: General Government: Net Worth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.IMF.IFS: Government Finance: Balance Sheet: Annual.

United States - State and Local Governments; Net Worth (IMA), Level was 14136785.00000 Mil. of $ in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - State and Local Governments; Net Worth (IMA), Level reached a record high of 14136785.00000 in January of 2024 and a record low of 55938.00000 in January of 1945. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - State and Local Governments; Net Worth (IMA), Level - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Net Worth Held by the Top 1% (99th to 100th Wealth Percentiles) (WFRBLT01026) from Q3 1989 to Q1 2025 about net worth, wealth, percentile, Net, and USA.

United States Net Worth: Federal Government data was reported at -385.241 USD bn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.317 USD bn for Dec 2017. United States Net Worth: Federal Government data is updated quarterly, averaging -12.188 USD bn from Dec 1951 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 266 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 195.388 USD bn in Jun 2000 and a record low of -486.152 USD bn in Mar 2010. United States Net Worth: Federal Government data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.AB074: Integrated Macroeconomic Accounts: Total Economy and Sectors: Selected Aggregates.

United States - Households and Nonprofit Organizations; Net Worth, Level was 169307.26900 Bil. of $ in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Households and Nonprofit Organizations; Net Worth, Level reached a record high of 169360.79300 in October of 2024 and a record low of 806.61600 in October of 1945. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Households and Nonprofit Organizations; Net Worth, Level - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Between 2017 and 2024, the number of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) in the United States increased steadily from nearly **** million to around **** million. After 2024, the number of HNWIs is expected to increase further, reaching over ** million in 2029.

United States US: Central Government: Net Worth data was reported at -13,504.022 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of -12,876.033 USD bn for 2016. United States US: Central Government: Net Worth data is updated yearly, averaging -6,768.117 USD bn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -2,905.666 USD bn in 2001 and a record low of -13,504.022 USD bn in 2017. United States US: Central Government: Net Worth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.IMF.IFS: Government Finance: Balance Sheet: Annual.

United States Net Worth: Nonfinancial Corporate Business Incl Farm (NCIF) data was reported at 23,706.866 USD bn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23,848.509 USD bn for Dec 2017. United States Net Worth: Nonfinancial Corporate Business Incl Farm (NCIF) data is updated quarterly, averaging 4,355.145 USD bn from Dec 1951 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 266 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,848.509 USD bn in Dec 2017 and a record low of 364.094 USD bn in Dec 1951. United States Net Worth: Nonfinancial Corporate Business Incl Farm (NCIF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.AB071: Balance Sheet: Nonfinancial Corporate Business Incl Farm.

The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) is a longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information about income and assistance program participation of individuals and households in the United States. The survey collects data and measures changes in characteristics like economic well-being, family dynamics, education, assets, health insurance, child care, and food security. SIPP data tables provide wealth and debt measures at the nation and state levels. National estimates offer detailed wealth and debt statistics for a variety of demographic, social and household characteristics. These measures include information on major contributors to wealth such as home equity and retirement accounts, as well as common types of debt such as vehicle debt, credit card debt and student loans. The state-level data highlight household net worth estimates at the state level broken down by selected asset and debt categories. Arts and Entertainment industries tracked by SIPP: 8561. Performing Arts Companies 8562. Spectator Sports 8563. Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures 8564. Independent artists, writers, and performers 8570. Museums, art galleries, historical sites, and similar institutions The SIPP also contains measures of whether one's children take lessons after school (ELESSON), attend religious services or events (ERELIG), or play on a sports team (ESPORT) in the Child Well-being subtopic area. The data are accompanied by supporting materials such as data dictionaries, an online codebook and an updated users' guide. For more information about SIPP data available through ICPSR, see the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) Series.

United States - Households; Net Worth, Transactions was 2443206.00000 Mil. of $ in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Households; Net Worth, Transactions reached a record high of 5341272.00000 in October of 2020 and a record low of -1107893.00000 in October of 2016. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Households; Net Worth, Transactions - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.