U.S. real median personal income rose 57% from 1974 to 2024, according to Jeremy Horpedahl, indicating earnings have outpaced inflation over the past five decad

BWB News TV • 2026-07-30 23:11 UTC • By Billy Odell Tucker-Robinson

U.S. real median personal income rose 57% from 1974 to 2024, according to Jeremy Horpedahl, indicating earnings have outpaced inflation over the past five decades. The data contrasts with weaker sentiment on the broader U.S. economy.

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