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The growing wealth gap

The income gap has widened too
The income gap has widened too
Since 1967, household income for America's top quintile grew 67%, to $169,633 a year, while the bottom rose only 20%, to $11,034.


Last updated October 26 2011: 8:29 AM ET
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