Share of U.S. adult population 1971-2015, by income tier

Percentage of U.S. adult population from 1971 to 2015, by income tier

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Release date

December 2015

Region

United States

Survey time period

1971 to 2015

Age group

18 years and older

Supplementary notes

Income Thresholds:
Lowest income class: Less than 31,402 U.S. dollars
Lower middle income class: 31,402 - 41,868 U.S. dollars
Middle income class: 41,869 - 125,608 U.S. dollars
Upper middle income class: 125,609 - 188,412 U.S. dollars
Upper income class: More than 188,412 U.S. dollars.
The income refers to annual household income for a three-person household.

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