Over a Million Households Climbed to Middle Class Under Trump, Census Data Shows

Over a Million Households Climbed to Middle Class Under Trump, Census Data Shows
A Ford Motor Company worker operates a Creaform laser scanning measuring device at the Ford Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2018. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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More than 1.2 million American households moved to above $50,000 in annual income between 2016 and 2018, according to Census Bureau data released on Sept. 10, a sign of a growing middle class.

The data is a boon to President Donald Trump, whose platform is centered on a strong economy and promises of increased prosperity.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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