Wealth and Asset Ownership Statistics

http://www.census.gov/people/wealth/

A. Wealth and Asset Ownership

Household net worth or wealth is an important defining factor of economic well-being in the United States. In times of economic hardship, such as unemployment, illness, or divorce, a person’s or household’s financial assets (e.g., savings accounts) are an additional source of income to help pay expenses and bills. For individuals and households with a householder 65 years and older, wealth is also an important source of post-retirement income.

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Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S.: 2000 to 2011 [PDF - 601K]

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Household Wealth in the U.S.: 2000 to 2011 [PDF - 146K]

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Net Worth and Asset Ownership of Households: 2011 [XLSX - 99k]

B. How to Compare Your Net Worth to Others (Without Being Rude)

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