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Top 1% Net Worth Jumps 30%, Bottom 20% Stagnates.

5/29/2026

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In 2025, the top 10% hold 68% of U.S. wealth.
In three years, top 1% net worth rose 30% while middle 40% grew under 10%.
Top 20% own half of home value and 75% of assets while bottom 20% own 3% of homes.
S&P 500 rose 86.2% in three years, cash earned less than 1% annually.
From 2005-2023, consumer prices rose 57% for bottom 20% and 46% for top 20%.

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Story summary

In 2025, the top 10% hold 68% of U.S. wealth.
In three years, top 1% net worth rose 30% while middle 40% grew under 10%.
Top 20% own half of home value and 75% of assets while bottom 20% own 3% of homes.
S&P 500 rose 86.2% in three years, cash earned less than 1% annually.
From 2005-2023, consumer prices rose 57% for bottom 20% and 46% for top 20%.