Income & Wages

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short readsFeb 23, 2022

Most Black Americans say they can meet basic needs financially, but many still experience economic insecurity

Fewer than half of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund, and some have taken multiple jobs to make ends meet.
reportJan 20, 2022

One-in-Ten Black People Living in the U.S. Are Immigrants

Immigrants – particularly those from African nations – are a growing share of the U.S. Black population.
short readsDec 22, 2021

Many U.S. workers are seeing bigger paychecks in pandemic era, but gains aren’t spread evenly

American workers in some sectors and industries are seeing far smaller wage gains than those in others.
reportOct 5, 2021

Rising Share of U.S. Adults Are Living Without a Spouse or Partner

On key economic outcomes, single adults at prime working age increasingly lag behind those who are married or cohabiting
short readsSep 7, 2021

Despite the pandemic, wage growth held firm for most U.S. workers, with little effect on inequality

Earnings overall have held steady through the pandemic in part because lower-wage workers experienced steeper job losses.
featureJul 21, 2021

Are you in the global middle class? Find out with our income calculator

17% of the global population could be considered middle income in 2020. Most people were either low income (51%) or poor (10%).
short readsJun 22, 2021

Digital divide persists even as Americans with lower incomes make gains in tech adoption

The shares of Americans in each income tier who have home broadband or a smartphone have not significantly changed from 2019 to 2021.
short readsMay 20, 2021

The U.S. differs from most other countries in how it sets its minimum wage

Putting minimum wage policy in the hands of lawmakers is one of several ways in which the U.S. approach stands apart from other countries.
reportMay 18, 2021

First-Generation College Graduates Lag Behind Their Peers on Key Economic Outcomes

College graduates without a college-educated parent have lower incomes and less wealth, on average, than those with a parent who has a bachelor’s or higher degree.
short readsApr 22, 2021

Most Americans support a $15 federal minimum wage

About six-in-ten Americans (62%) say they favor raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, including 40% who strongly back the idea.

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Most Black Americans say they can meet basic needs financially, but many still experience economic insecurity

One-in-Ten Black People Living in the U.S. Are Immigrants

Many U.S. workers are seeing bigger paychecks in pandemic era, but gains aren’t spread evenly

Digital divide persists even as Americans with lower incomes make gains in tech adoption

The U.S. differs from most other countries in how it sets its minimum wage

Most Americans support a $15 federal minimum wage

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