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Income Inequality Declines Amid Rising Housing Costs

9/12/2025

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The U.S. Census Bureau reports a decrease in income inequality, with median income rising to $81,604 from 2023 to 2024.
The Asian and Hispanic populations grew, while the non-Hispanic white share fell from 57.1% to 56.3%.
The percentage of unmarried men increased from 37.2% to 37.6%.
Housing costs hit record highs, averaging $2,035 for homeowners and $1,487 for renters.
The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.4% to 2.9% in August, raising concerns about Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

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Story summary

The U.S. Census Bureau reports a decrease in income inequality, with median income rising to $81,604 from 2023 to 2024.
The Asian and Hispanic populations grew, while the non-Hispanic white share fell from 57.1% to 56.3%.
The percentage of unmarried men increased from 37.2% to 37.6%.
Housing costs hit record highs, averaging $2,035 for homeowners and $1,487 for renters.
The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.4% to 2.9% in August, raising concerns about Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.