Various forces shape individuals' economic classes beyond income, such as education level, marital status, home ownership status, the ability to take vacations and more. 54% of Americans self-identify ...

Learn more about the upper class, what defines it, its impact, income levels, and its distinction from the middle and working ...

The reasons for the erosion of Democratic Party support within the American working class is a topic on which seemingly everyone has an opinion. It has renewed the debate between the left and the ...

New research from the Sutton Trust charity found a 'happiness gap' exists between those born into different social classes.

In the United States and other developed countries, the middle-class has long been the indicator of a strong economy. They’re our teachers, accountants, nurses and more. Having a healthy middle class ...

Ever since Donald Trump descended his golden escalator and ascended to the White House, academics, journalists, and political strategists have explored why blue-collar voters support an orange-haired ...

While the middle class itself may be shrinking, as a study from the Pew Research Center suggests, the habits, behaviors, and mentalities of adults who grew up in middle-class households are still ...