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The State of Income and Wealth in the US in 2025
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Subscribe31 DEC 2025
US household wealth grew from $20 trillion in 1989 to over $165 trillion by 2025, however, the wealth distribution skewed towards the top 0.1%, who experienced an over thirteenfold increase. Factors such as equity market gains, reduced mortgage leverage for high-wealth households, and an increase in wealth controlled by individuals aged 70 and older contributed to this trend, emphasizing the importance of asset access and market timing in modern wealth outcomes.
U.S. household wealth expanded from roughly $20 trillion in 1989 to more than $165 trillion by 2025, reflecting decades of economic growth and rising asset values. However, the distribution of that wealth has shifted steadily toward the top over time...
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