The highest-earning 20% of families made more than half of all U.S. income in 2018

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February 7, 2020

6 facts about economic inequality in the U.S.

The highest-earning 20% of families made more than half of all U.S. income in 2018

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The highest-earning 20% of families made more than half of all U.S. income in 2018

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6 facts about economic inequality in the U.S.
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The highest-earning 20% of families made more than half of all U.S. income in 2018

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