Figure 2C

Average family income growth, by income group, 1947–2013

1947–1979 1979–2007 2007–2013
Bottom fifth 2.6% 0.0% -1.9%
Second fifth 2.3% 0.4% -1.4%
Middle fifth 2.5% 0.6% -1.3%
Fourth fifth 2.5% 0.9% -1.0%
Top fifth 2.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Top 5 percent 2.0% 2.0% 0.1%
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Note: Data are for money income.

Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Historical Income Tables (Table F-3)

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