Is there really a recovery? Most recent data shows that there are 9.4 million more Americans in poverty than 2007, with growing inequality. Read more
Breaking down the economics of the lottery, we show how the lottery ends up being an excise tax on some of the poorest people in the country. Read more
It’s clear to many Americans that the ‘system’ isn’t working for most people, and this chart sums up the wealth inequality problem perfectly. Read more
The differences between America’s poorest homes – those with negative wealth – and their positive counterparts are stark and numerous. Read more
Family and neighborhoods influence a child’s development and opportunities – and as a result, future incomes. See which cities have the biggest impact. Read more
Population is growing, but world poverty isn’t. See how the amount of people living in extreme poverty has been cut in half since 1990. Read more
Eight men have the same wealth as the poorest 50% – we use the Oxfam report as a springboard to dive into a discussion on inequality, philanthropy, and poverty. Read more
What does income distribution look like for different types of jobs – and how’s it changed over time? These charts show the drastic change from 1960 to today. Read more
The middle class now makes up less than half of the population in the U.S. – see its decline simultaneously across 20 major cities in this simple animation. Read more
This interactive data visualization allows you to see median household income levels for every U.S. county – as well as the ability to sort data by state. Read more