The United States population is stratified into three main socioeconomic classes: 15% upper class, 63% middle class, and 22% lower class. Wealth is concentrated at the top, with the richest half percent holding 25% of the nation's wealth and the richest 13% holding over 90% of the wealth, while the poorest half of the population earns only 13% of the country's total income. Income and wages also vary greatly across economic classes, with CEOs making on average over $1,000 per hour compared to the average worker's $16.23 per hour.

1. SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

2. The U.S. population is: 15% Upper Class 63% Middle Class 22% Lower Class.

3. The poorest 20% of our population holds 4% of our wealth. The bottom 50% earn 13% of our nation’s income

4. The richest 1/2% of our population holds 25% of our wealth The richest 1% earns over 20% of our income

5. The richest 13% of our population holds 90.5% of our wealth.

6. Household Income $25,000 - $100,000 54% $100,000+ 6% < $25,000 40% Median Household Income $41,994 Avg. Per Capita Income $35,400 Avg. worker receives $16.23/hour Avg. CEO receives $1,017.00/hour