Those that have attained a college degree, are homeowners, able to send their children to college and have discretionary income consider themselves members of the middle class. Attempting to clearly ...

Note: For our more recent in-depth analysis of the middle class, read “The State of the American Middle Class” (May 2024). The middle class, once the economic stratum of a clear majority of American ...

Up to 87% of Americans identify as middle class — but few agree on what that means. Here’s what your income says about you, your community and the country. Enter your household income* to start Start ...