Census Data Shows Drop in Income Inequality, Fewer Americans Relocating
UNITED STATES – New data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey reveals a significant snapshot of changing American life between 2023 and 2024. The survey, which gathered responses from 3.5 million households, found that income inequality dipped, more people earned college degrees, fewer households relocated, and the share of Asian and Hispanic residents grew across the country.
Income Inequality Narrowed
The data shows that the gap between the nation’s highest and lowest earners fell by nearly half a percent from 2023 to 2024. At the same time, median household income rose slightly, from $80,002 to $81,604. Analysts say the modest increase, while not dramatic, signals a stabilizing economy for many working families.
More Americans Earned College Degrees
The report also highlighted steady growth in education. An increasing number of adults now hold college or advanced degrees, continuing a trend of higher educational attainment that has implications for workforce development, earnings potential, and mobility across industries.
Mobility Decline Across the U.S.
Another notable change: fewer Americans chose to move into new homes compared to previous years. This decline in mobility could be linked to a combination of rising housing costs, mortgage rate pressures, and job market stability keeping people in place rather than relocating.
Shifting Demographics
The 2024 survey also recorded a rising share of Asian and Hispanic residents within the U.S. population. These demographic shifts continue long-term trends reshaping communities nationwide, influencing cultural, economic, and political landscapes.
America’s Annual Life Audit
The American Community Survey is considered the largest yearly audit of U.S. life, tracking more than 40 different measures ranging from income and housing to veterans’ status, internet access, and commuting habits. Officials say the findings provide essential insights into how the nation’s households are evolving year over year.
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