Table 3 Wealth and socioeconomic characteristics: Tufts Equity Survey, 2020 (n = 1267) vs. Current Population Survey, 2020
Factor | Equity Survey Totals n (weighted percentage) | 2020 CPS March Supplement |
|---|---|---|
Income | ||
  < $10,000 | 35 (3.6%) | 3.5% |
 $10,000 to $14,999 | 31 (2.9%) | 2.5% |
 $15,000 to $24,999 | 68 (7.1%) | 5.8% |
 $25,000 to $34,999 | 88 (8.2%) | 6.9% |
 $35,000 to $49,999 | 123 (10.0%) | 10.4% |
 $50,000 to $74,999 | 211 (17.2%) | 16.3% |
 $75,000 to $99,999 | 163 (13.7%) | 13.3% |
 $100,000 to $149,999 | 264 (17.7%) | 18.2% |
 $150,000 to $199,999 | 165 (11.7%) | 10.3% |
  ≥ $200,000 | 119 (7.9%) | 12.8% |
Employment Status | ||
 Working | 804 (65.2%) | 60.2% |
 Laid off/looking for work | 47 (5.6%) | 3.2% |
 Retired/disabled | 356 (22.7%) | 24.4% |
 Not working (other) | 60 (6.5%) | 12.2% |
Education | ||
 Less than high school | 96 (10.6%) | 9.8% |
 High school | 375 (28.3%) | 27.8% |
 Some college | 332 (27.8%) | 27.6% |
 Bachelor’s degree or higher | 464 (33.3%) | 34.8% |
Home Ownership | ||
 Owned or being bought by participant or someone in their household | 969 (70.9%) | 70.1% |
 Rented for cash/occupied without payment of cash rent | 298 (29.2%) | 29.9% |