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In 1990, the average middle-class household earned about $84,700 annually (in 2023 dollars).
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In 1990, the average middle-class American household earned approximately $84,700 annually, adjusted to 2023 dollars.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "1990",
    "statistic": "$84,700",
    "currency_adjustment": "2023 dollars"
}
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Economics Historical Statistics Income
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September 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM (1 week ago)

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Americans Are Wealthier Than 30 Years Ago. Here's the Data To Prove It.
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https://reason.com/2026/09/30/americans-are-wealthier-than-30-years-ago-heres-the-data-to-prove-it

New CBO data reveals that Americans across all income levels are significantly wealthier today than in the 1970s or 1990s, even after adjusting for inflation. Poorer households have seen the largest relative gains, challenging populist narratives.

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