Is College Worth It?
As economic outcomes for young adults with and without a four-year college degree have improved, only one-in-four U.S. adults say it’s extremely or very important to have a degree in order to get a well-paying job.
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The State of the American Middle Class
As the financial divide has grown, a smaller share of Americans now live in middle-class households. Here are key facts about this group.
A look at small businesses in the U.S.
Among the roughly 6 million small business firms with employees, 49% have just one to four workers.
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Americans’ Views of Government’s Role: Persistent Divisions and Areas of Agreement
Most Biden supporters favor a bigger government with a strong social safety net. Trump backers generally take the opposing view.
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Biden, Trump supporters both say the U.S. economic system unfairly favors powerful interests
Trump and Biden supporters share a fair amount of common ground when it comes to criticisms of the U.S. economic system.
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Economic ratings across 34 countries are more negative than positive
A median of about two-thirds of adults (64%) rate their country’s economic situation poorly.
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Income inequality is greater among Chinese Americans than any other Asian origin group in the U.S.
Among all Asian origin groups in the U.S., Chinese American households had the highest income inequality in 2022.
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The State of the Asian American Middle Class
The share of Asian Americans in the U.S. middle class has held steady since 2010, while the share in the upper-income tier has grown.
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The State of the American Middle Class
As the financial divide has grown, a smaller share of Americans now live in middle-class households. Here are key facts about this group.
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Public’s Positive Economic Ratings Slip; Inflation Still Widely Viewed as Major Problem
Majorities of both Republicans and Democrats remain fearful about the state of the country.
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Is College Worth It?
Americans have mixed views on the importance of having a degree. 47% say the cost is worth it only if someone doesn’t have to take out loans.
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Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in the Past Decade and Expect More Gains
Government data shows gains in education, employment and earnings for Hispanic women, but gaps with other groups remain.
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A Majority of Latinas Feel Pressure To Support Their Families or To Succeed at Work
Many juggle cultural expectations and gender roles from both Latin America and the U.S., like doing housework and succeeding at work.
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