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Fed — Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989

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In 1989, the top 1% owned 4.81 % of household wealth and the bottom 50% held 0.76%. In Q3 2020 (latest), the top 1% owned 36.18% and the bottom 50% owned 2.36%The middle is shrinking relatively to the top. The bottom 50% is "doing much better." (snark)Federal Reserve Board of GovernorsDistributional Financial Accounts Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989See alsoStrategic Culture FoundationAmerica’s Richest 1% Owned 5% in 1990, Own 36% TodayEric Zuesse

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In 1989, the top 1% owned 4.81 % of household wealth and the bottom 50% held 0.76%. 

In Q3 2020 (latest), the top 1% owned 36.18% and the bottom 50% owned 2.36%

The middle is shrinking relatively to the top. The bottom 50% is "doing much better." (snark)

Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Distributional Financial Accounts
Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989


See also

Strategic Culture Foundation
America’s Richest 1% Owned 5% in 1990, Own 36% Today
Eric Zuesse
Mike Norman
Mike Norman is an economist and veteran trader whose career has spanned over 30 years on Wall Street. He is a former member and trader on the CME, NYMEX, COMEX and NYFE and he managed money for one of the largest hedge funds and ran a prop trading desk for Credit Suisse.

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