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Most Americans Hit “Peak Income” More Than 15 Years Ago [Chart]

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After adjusting for inflation, the majority of Americans are worse off today than they were decades ago. The map below shows that median household income actually peaked at least 15 years ago in 81% of U.S. counties.

Most Americans Hit “Peak Income” More Than 15 Years Ago

Source: Visual Capitalist

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