In 2016, incomes in the largest U.S. metros rose and poverty levels dropped compared to the previous year. But inequality persisted.
Across U.S. metros, median income climbed 2.7 percent to $60,542 in 2016—that’s slightly higher than the national median of $59,039. According to American Community Survey numbers released Thursday, 21 of the 25 most populous metros saw increases; none saw declines. Poverty rates also fell in 17 of these metros.
