Posted 12/19/2023, 10:26:50 PM
Middle Class Americans Far More Concerned with Economy Than Politics or Social Issues
- 39% of middle-class Americans cite "money" as their top concern, versus just 4% citing political and social issues
- 61% said they were very concerned about the economy, though 35% were optimistic it would improve
- Millennials and Gen X remained most worried about the economy improving
- 89% of respondents reported spending time thinking about how rich people earn a living
- There is a large and growing income gap between middle-class and upper-income households