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Income can be disguised in many ways, such as taking out a loan backed by stocks or real estate. That's obtaining cash, but it doesn't count as income. This skews the stats away from those wealthy enough to do this strategy.
Wealth is the better measure.
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58533
Total Family Wealth, by Wealth Group
Trillions of 2019 Dollars
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