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Income Inequality Dipped and Fewer People Moved, According to Largest Survey of US Life

September 18, 2025

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey revealed several demographic and economic shifts in the United States from 2023 to 2024. Income inequality decreased nationally by nearly half a percent as median household income rose slightly from $80,002 to $81,604, with significant drops in ten states and Puerto Rico. The country became more demographically diverse with increasing Asian and Hispanic populations, while the non-Hispanic white population declined.

Who is affected

  • U.S. residents across all demographic groups
  • Homeowners with mortgages, particularly in California, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia
  • Renters facing increased housing costs
  • Asian and Hispanic populations with increasing representation
  • Non-Hispanic white population with decreasing representation
  • Lower and middle-income households in states with decreasing inequality
  • North Carolina residents experiencing increased income inequality
  • Unmarried men and women, whose percentages have increased

What action is being taken

  • The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the American Community Survey, gathering data from 3.5 million households on over 40 topics
  • States like South Dakota are experiencing stronger growth in household income among lower and middle-income households
  • Nebraska is maintaining high employment rates across demographic groups
  • Housing costs are increasing for both homeowners and renters nationwide

Why it matters

  • Changes in income inequality reflect economic conditions across different states and demographic groups
  • Demographic shifts demonstrate evolving population composition in the United States
  • Decreasing mobility rates indicate changing housing patterns influenced by skyrocketing home prices and higher interest rates
  • Rising housing costs affect financial stability for both homeowners and renters
  • Changes in marriage rates reflect evolving social patterns
  • Education levels impact economic opportunities and workforce development
  • Data from the American Community Survey provides insights for policy-making and understanding American life

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

Income Inequality Dipped and Fewer People Moved, According to Largest Survey of US Life