Wealth Inequality in America

Household incomes are growing again after a lengthy period of stagnation
Upper-income households have seen more rapid growth in income in recent decades
Income growth has been most rapid for the top 5% of families
The wealth of American families is currently no higher than its level two decades ago
The wealth divide among upper-income families and middle- and lower-income families is sharp and rising
The richest are getting richer faster
Income inequality in the U.S has increased since 1980 and is greater than in peer countries