Figure 17
Mean and median net worth of households age 26–79, 1989–2010 (2010 dollars)
| Year | Median household net worth | Mean household net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | $79,374 | $319,397 |
| 1992 | $75,349 | $283,610 |
| 1995 | $81,864 | $301,853 |
| 1998 | $95,640 | $378,344 |
| 2001 | $106,288 | $487,155 |
| 2004 | $107,125 | $516,812 |
| 2007 | $126,769 | $583,525 |
| 2010 | $77,000 | $494,916 |
Source: Authors' analysis of Survey of Consumer Finance microdata
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