What Is a 1 Percenter?

One percenter
Some outlaw motorcycle clubs can be distinguished by a "1%" patch worn on the colors. This is said to refer to a comment by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) that 99% of motorcyclists were law-abiding citizens, implying the last one percent were outlaws.

What does it take to be a 1 percenter?

With an average statewide income of about $95,500, California is one of the wealthiest states in the country. ... The threshold for being among California's 1% is $659,503, higher than in all but four other states. Among the top 1% of earners in the state, the average annual income is $2.2 million.

What does it mean to be a 1%?

To be among the top 1 percent of U.S. earners, a family needs an income of $421,926, a new report from the Economic Policy Institute finds. However, the threshold varies significantly among states. In Connecticut, for example, you need an annual income of $700,800 to be in the 1 percent.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.