This statistic shows the median household income in the United States from 1970 to 2020, by income tier. In 2020, the median household income for the middle class stood at 90,131 U.S. dollars, which was approximately a 50 percent increase from 1970. However, the median income of upper income households in the U.S. increased by almost 70 percent compared to 1970.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Upper Middle Income Countries (SPPOPTOTLUMC) from 1960 to 2024 about income and population.

In G20 countries, the share of the population that earned at least the equivalent of the highest 10 percent of global income earners as of 2022 in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms varies from over two thirds in Australia to only *** percent in Indonesia. The United States recorded the second-highest upper-class share of the G20 countries. However, looking at for instance China, approximately ** percent of the population counts as middle class or above, whereas just ***** percent counts as upper class or higher.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Middle Inlet, 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 21,360, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 162,915. 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 282,509, which is 173.41% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1322.61% 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.

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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/.

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

In Sweden, seven million people counts as upper class or above, earning at least the equivalent of the highest 10 percent of global income earners as of 2022 in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Meanwhile, the share was highest in Norway, and lowest in Finland. The countries are among the ones with the highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita worldwide.

United States - Population, Total for Upper Middle Income Countries was 2816864459.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population, Total for Upper Middle Income Countries reached a record high of 2816864459.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 1136464260.00000 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population, Total for Upper Middle Income Countries - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Deptford Township, New Jersey, 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 21,507, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 257,345. This indicates that the top earners earn 12 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 384,780, which is 149.52% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1789.09% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 2023 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/.

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

The small European states of Monaco, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg are the countries worldwide where the highest share of the population counts as upper class and above. In Monaco, 99 percent of the population people earned at least the equivalent of the highest 10 percent of global income earners as of 2022 in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. The countries with the highest share of upper class consumers were also among the ones with the highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Upper Middle Income Countries (SLEMPTOTLSPZSUMC) from 1991 to 2024 about employment-population ratio, income, employment, and population.

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for Upper Middle Income Countries (NYGDPPCAPKDUMC) from 1960 to 2023 about per capita, income, and GDP.

Graph and download economic data for Fertility Rate, Total for Upper Middle Income Countries (SPDYNTFRTINUMC) from 1960 to 2023 about fertility, income, and rate.

China Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Upper Middle Income data was reported at 68,151.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 65,430.000 RMB for 2023. China Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Upper Middle Income data is updated yearly, averaging 11,827.130 RMB from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2024, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,151.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 861.960 RMB in 1985. China Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Upper Middle Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income by Income Level. Since 2013, All households in the sample are grouped, by per capita disposable income of the household, into groups of low income, lower middle income, middle income, upper middle income, and high income, each group consisting of 20%, 20%, 20%, 20%, and 20% of all households respectively.

Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Middle Income data was reported at 48,508.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 46,276.000 RMB for 2023. Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Middle Income data is updated yearly, averaging 8,678.295 RMB from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2024, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48,508.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 737.280 RMB in 1985. Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Middle Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income by Income Level. Since 2013, All households in the sample are grouped, by per capita disposable income of the household, into groups of low income, lower middle income, middle income, upper middle income, and high income, each group consisting of 20%, 20%, 20%, 20%, and 20% of all households respectively.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for Upper Middle Income Countries (FPCPITOTLZGUMC) from 1975 to 2024 about consumer prices, consumer, income, and inflation.

Graph and download economic data for Net migration for Upper Middle Income Countries (SMPOPNETMUMC) from 1962 to 2017 about migration, Net, income, and 5-year.

China Disposable Income per Capita: Upper Middle Income data was reported at 53,359.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 50,220.000 RMB for 2023. China Disposable Income per Capita: Upper Middle Income data is updated yearly, averaging 37,850.925 RMB from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2024, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53,359.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 24,361.249 RMB in 2013. China Disposable Income per Capita: Upper Middle Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income by Income Level.

China Income per Capita: Urban: Upper Middle Income data was reported at 32,758.800 RMB in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 29,058.920 RMB for 2011. China Income per Capita: Urban: Upper Middle Income data is updated yearly, averaging 6,673.460 RMB from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2012, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32,758.800 RMB in 2012 and a record low of 935.520 RMB in 1985. China Income per Capita: Urban: Upper Middle Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income and Expenditure by Income Level: Urban.

China Net Income per Capita: Rural Household: Wage: Upper Middle Income data was reported at 4,789.214 RMB in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,083.704 RMB for 2011. China Net Income per Capita: Rural Household: Wage: Upper Middle Income data is updated yearly, averaging 2,141.959 RMB from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2012, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,789.214 RMB in 2012 and a record low of 1,098.310 RMB in 2002. China Net Income per Capita: Rural Household: Wage: Upper Middle Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income and Expenditure by Income Level: Rural.

United States - Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for Upper Middle Income Countries was 76.19481 Number of Years in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for Upper Middle Income Countries reached a record high of 76.19481 in January of 2023 and a record low of 46.32320 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Life Expectancy at Birth, Total for Upper Middle Income Countries - 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 Sands Point, NY, 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 62,342, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 1,206,232. This indicates that the top earners earn 19 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 1,779,703, which is 147.54% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 2854.74% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 2023 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 Sands Point median household income. You can refer the same here