Figure C
Average annual family income growth, by income group, 1947–2012
| 1947–1979 | 1979–2007 | 2007–2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom fifth | 2.5% | 0.0% | -2.7% |
| Second fifth | 2.2% | 0.4% | -2.1% |
| Middle fifth | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.7% |
| Fourth fifth | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.3% |
| Top fifth | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Top 5 percent | 1.9% | 2.0% | 0.1% |
Note: Data are for money income.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Historical Income Tables (Table F-3)
Updated from: Figure 2C in The State of Working America, 12th Edition (Mishel et al. 2012), an Economic Policy Institute book published by Cornell University Press in 2012
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