Social class in the United States refers to the idea of grouping Americans by some measure of social status, typically by economic status. However, it could also refer to social status and/or location. The idea that American … See more

Broadly speaking, the United States aspires to be an egalitarian country with social mobility; the American Dream includes the idea from the Declaration of Independence See more

The term upper class is applied to a wide array of elite groups existing in the United States of America. Because there is no defined lower threshold for the upper class it is difficult, if not outright impossible, to determine the exact number or percentage of American … See more

Some sociologists attempt to draw a distinction between laborers, tradespeople, and professionals, when creating class systems.
• Laborers such as bus drivers, truck drivers, cleaning laborers, and landscapers "rely … See more

Some definitions of class look only at numerical measures, such as wealth or income. Others take into account qualitative factors, such as education, culture, and social … See more

In a 2018 Gallup poll, 2% of Americans self-identified as upper class, 16% as upper-middle class, 43% as middle class, 30% as working … See more

Upper middle class
The upper middle class consists of highly educated salaried professionals and small business owners … See more