Figure 2Y
Share of total household income growth attributable to various income groups, 1979–2007
| Income group | Share of growth |
|---|---|
| Bottom fifth | 3.6% |
| Second fifth | 7.2% |
| Middle fifth | 11.3% |
| Fourth fifth | 16.6% |
| 81st-90th percentile | 12.4% |
| 91st-95th percentile | 9.2% |
| 96th-99th percentile | 13.6% |
| Top 1 percent | 26.1% |
Note: Data are for comprehensive income.
Source: Authors' analysis of Congressional Budget Office (2013)
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