Inside the Middle Class: Bad Times Hit the Good Life

Notes: Based on respondents who identified themselves as belonging to the middle class. Whites include only non-Hispanic whites. Blacks include only non-Hispanic blacks. Hispanics are of any race. Don't know responses are not shown.
Survey Date: January 24-February 19, 2008
Are You Better Off Than Your Children?
Are You Better Off Than Your Children?
Are You Better Off Than Your Parents?
Demographics by Socioeconomic Class
How Important is Being Married to the Middle Class?
How Important is Being Married to the Middle Class?
How Important is Having Children to the Middle Class?
How Important is Having Children to the Middle Class?
Importance of Marriage, by Views of Gay Marriage
Marital Discord and Money Matters
Marital Happiness Gap Holds Across Age Groups
Marriage Works for Both Genders
Marriage, Parenting and Happiness