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* [[Middle class]] | * [[Middle class]] | ||
* [[Social class]] and [[Economic class]] | * [[Social class]] and [[Economic class]] | ||
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| + | *[https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/upper-class.asp Upper Class: Definition, Salary, Example, and Other Social Classes], Investopedia | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 06:47, September 29, 2024
Upper class in contemporary societies is the social class composed of people who hold the highest social status. Commonly these are the wealthiest members of society who wield the greatest political power.
Another common factor which confers a higher social status is a person's educational level.
Upper class in the United States
According to Yahoo Finance: "According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in 2022 was $74,580. To reach the upper class in 2024, you’d typically need an income exceeding $153,000 – more than double the national median."[1]