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Best and Worst States for America's Middle Class

Since the 1970s, the American middle class has been shrinking. According to the Pew Research Center, the percentage of middle class adults in middle-class households dropped pretty steeply from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021. And, the wealth gap between higher-income households and middle-income Americans continues to widen.

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    Best and Worst States for America’s Middle Class

    Best and Worst States for America’s Middle Class

    Since the 1970s, the American middle class has been shrinking. According to the Pew Research Center, the percentage of middle class adults in …

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