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U.S. Household Income Reaches Record High, Disparities Persist for Lower Earners

In 2025, U.S. household income reached a record high of $87,460, but lower earners did not benefit equally, with the bottom 10% seeing no significant income change. The official poverty rate decreased to 10.2%, while disparities among racial groups persisted, highlighting ongoing income inequality and financial challenges for many Americans.

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In 2025, U.S. household income reached a record high of $87,460, but lower earners did not benefit equally, with the bottom 10% seeing no significant income change. The official poverty rate decreased to 10.2%, while disparities among racial groups persisted, highlighting ongoing income inequality and financial challenges for many Americans.

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Household income hits record, but lower earners lose ground

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U.S. Household Income Reaches Record High, Disparities Persist for Lower Earners