Table 3
Income growth by percentiles, 1949–present
| Democratic | Republican | Overall | Democratic advantage? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th percentile money income, % growth | 2.07 | 0.72 | 1.34 | Y |
| 40th percentile money income, % growth | 1.59 | 1.17 | 1.37 | Y |
| 60th percentile money income, % growth | 1.86 | 1.26 | 1.54 | Y |
| 80th percentile money income, % growth | 1.79 | 1.59 | 1.68 | Y |
| 95th percentile money income, % growth | 1.95 | 1.74 | 1.83 | Y |
| Bottom 50th post-tax and transfer income, % growth | 2.40 | 1.10 | 1.70 | Y |
| 50th to 90th percentile post-tax and transfer income, % growth | 2.53 | 0.96 | 1.68 | Y |
| 90th to 99th percentile post-tax and transfer income, % growth | 2.58 | 1.19 | 1.83 | Y |
| Top 1% post-tax and transfer income, % growth | 2.98 | 1.57 | 2.22 | Y |
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