Fewer Americans Identify as Middle Class

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The percentage of Americans identifying as middle or upper-middle class is on the decline, with more saying they’re in the working or lower class.

According to Gallup, 51% believe they’re in the middle class, which is down from more than 60%, prior to 2008.

Identification has fallen less among those with college degrees, as well as younger and older Americans. In addition, Republicans are more likely to consider themselves as middle class than Democrats.

The term has been used excessively by campaigning politicians. But, with fewer identifying as middle class, that may be changing; an example being Hilary Clinton, and her use of “Everyday Americans.”