The middle class generally encompasses households with an income range that falls between two-thirds and double the U.S. median household income.
Based on 2022 data, here's a breakdown of income brackets:
- Middle-income households: Earned between approximately $56,600 and $169,800.
- Lower-income households: Earned less than $56,600.
- Upper-income households: Earned more than $169,800.
In simpler terms, if your household income in 2022 was between $56,600 and $169,800, you were considered to be in the middle class.
