In 1995, the median two-earner couple–the one in the middle of the income distribution– made $55,823, about 23 percent more in “real” dollars than a similar couple in 1970, says the Census ...

The term “upper class” evokes images of wealth and privilege. But what does it truly mean in terms of income? While there’s no definitive line, households in the top 20% of earners are ...

3-person family middle-class income range: $38,855.31 to $115,986 4-person family middle-class income range: $46,507.38 to $138,828 Aerial image of downtown Los Angeles, California at night.

Americans also underestimate the income required for that lifestyle, suggesting that the popular image of middle-class security is more of an aspiration than a reality for most Americans.

In 2023, the minimum annual income for a family of four to be considered middle class ranged between $51,798 in Alabama and $81,396 in the District of Columbia. Here's a full list: Alabama: $51,798 ...

Sean Pavone / Getty Images/iStockphoto. Arizona 2-person family middle-class income range: $44,015 to $131,388 ... 4-person family middle-class income range: $64,195.38 to $191,628 ...

To find out how much a middle-class family is earning, GOBankingRates multiplied each median income by 0.67 for the lower limit and by 2 for the upper limit. Data is accurate as of Jan. 19, 2022.

Income needed to be considered middle class: $39,783 – $119,348 Median household income: $59,674 (7th lowest of 50 states) Avg. income among poorest 20% of households: $11,401 (5th lowest of 50 ...