Figure 3
Income is highly concentrated among the top 1 percent : Market income, 2015
| Year | Income before taxes and transfers |
|---|---|
| Lowest quintile | $8,900 |
| 2nd quintile | $35,800 |
| Middle quintile | $63,200 |
| 4th quintile | $102,200 |
| Highest quintile | $289,200 |
| 81-90 | $152,000 |
| 91-95 | $209,400 |
| 96-99 | $351,800 |
| Top 1% | $1,854,900 |
Source: Congressional Budget Office (2018)
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