Most Americans Hit “Peak Income” More Than 15 Years Ago

This map visualizes when the household median incomes of U.S. counties reached “peak income”. For more than 80% of counties, this was over 15 years ago. Read more

In Charts: How American Household Finances are Changing

How are American household finances shifting in terms of income, savings, debt, and spending? This series of charts shows the trends you need to know. Read more

Household Income Distribution in the U.S. Visualized as 100 Homes

This visual breaks down U.S. household income categories as 100 homes, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more

Visualizing Wealth Distribution in America (1990-2023)

Wealth distribution in America is becoming increasingly unequal, with the wealth held by the top 0.1% reaching its highest level on record. Read more

Charted: U.S. Median House Prices vs. Income

We chart the ever-widening gap between median incomes and the median price of houses in America, using data from the Federal Reserve from 1984 to 2022. Read more