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<p>That is taking all the household into account. If only account for those families with HS and college age kids, I bet the median will be much higher than that $50,000 figure. Because on average, age around 40 ~ 50 have the highest earning power. </p>
<p>In other words, it coudl very well take $100K a year to be a middle class within that relative narrow demongraphic.</p>