SOCIAL CLASS

UNEMPLOYED/HOMELESS

• Includes temporarily poor and long-term poor.
• More than half of the population is in this group at some point.
• Typically isolated and not integrated into other groups.
• Minimum wage will not cover rent for two-bedroom apt in most cities.
• Children suffer the most from being in this class.

WORKING CLASS

• Jobs usually require manual labor
• Do not control work, take orders from others.
• Income varies from $400 to $780 a week.
• Includes "working poor" who do jobs that others would refuse.
• Many cannot get above the poverty level.

MIDDLE CLASS

• Do not see themselves as rich or poor.
• Higher education, more job security, and better fringe benefits.
• Income varies from $39,000 to $100,240 annually.
• Usually requires two incomes to maintain this status.
• Have little or no wealth.

AAAAND IT'S GONE

UPPER MIDDLE CLASS

• The "elite of the middle class"
• Income allows for more expensive lifestyle.
• Generally have advanced degrees and credentials.
• Most earn far more than $54,288, closer to $180,000.
• Judges, lawyers, business owners, scientists, etc.

UPPER CLASS

• High income AND wealth.
• Also includes people born into high class families/positions.
• Often have power which allows for more resources.
• Most members do not mix with other classes or races.
• Income is 260 times more than the average worker.