Ultra-Rich Americans Widen Wealth Gap as Top 0.1% Gains Average $9,600,000 Per Household: Report

Ultra-Rich Americans Widen Wealth Gap as Top 0.1% Gains Average $9,600,000 Per Household: Report

Center for American Progress analysis of Federal Reserve data shows the top 0.1% of households gained an average of $9.6 million in net worth from late 2024 to early 2026, versus about $1,200 for the bottom half. The top 1% wealth share rose to 31.6%.

America's Richest Households Gained $9.6 Million Under Trump. The Bottom Half Gained $1,200

A new analysis by the Center for American Progress reveals that under the Trump administration, the wealthiest 0.1% of Americans gained 8,000 times more wealth per household than those in the bottom half between late 2024 and early 2026.

Wall Street drives record rise in US household wealth

The wealth surge highlights economic disparity, with gains concentrated among the top 10%, potentially influencing future policy and market stability.