The statistic shows the results of a survey of wealthy individuals in the United States. This statistic deals with the socio-economic status of currently wealthy Americans while growing up. In 2015, 58 percent of the wealthy Americans interviewed came from middle class families.
Socio-economic status of currently wealthy Americans when growing up in the United States in 2015, by generation
The statistic shows the results of a survey of wealthy individuals in the United States. This statistic deals with the socio-economic status of currently wealthy Americans while growing up. In 2015, 58 percent of the wealthy Americans interviewed came from middle class families.
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| Socio-economic status when growing up | Lower-middle class | Middle class | Wealthy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12% | 58% | 30% |
| Millennials | 5% | 65% | 30% |
| Gen X | 11% | 56% | 33% |
| Baby Boomers | 13% | 57% | 30% |
| Mature | 17% | 57% | 26% |
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