In 2011 the top 5 percent of income earners accounted for over 50% of all income received by United States' families.

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In 2011, the top 5 percent of income earners did not account for over 50% of all income received by United States' families. While they did earn a disproportionately large share of the income, it was not over 50%. The top 5% typically account for a significant portion of total income, but not to such an extreme extent.

In 2011 the Top 5 Percent of Income Earners Accounted