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Among unmarried adults, women without children have as much wealth as single men
In 2022, single women without children had a median wealth of $87,200, while the typical single man had $82,100.
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A look at the state of affordable housing in the U.S.
About seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they are very concerned about the cost of housing.
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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 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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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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7 facts about Americans and taxes
A majority of U.S. adults say they’re bothered a lot by the feeling that some corporations (61%) and some wealthy people (60%) don’t pay their fair share.
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Key facts about Asian Americans living in poverty
Burmese (19%) and Hmong Americans (17%) were among the Asian origin groups with the highest poverty rates in 2022.
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1 in 10: Redefining the Asian American Dream (Short Film)
Of the 24 million Asians living in the United States, about 2.3 million live in poverty. This short film explores their diverse stories and experiences.
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The Hardships and Dreams of Asian Americans Living in Poverty
About one-in-ten Asian Americans live in poverty. Pew Research Center conducted 18 focus groups in 12 languages to explore their stories and experiences.
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A booming U.S. stock market doesn’t benefit all racial and ethnic groups equally
Nearly two-thirds of White families (66%) owned stocks directly or indirectly, compared with 39% of Black families and 28% of Hispanic families.
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