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In the past 12 months, about what percent of your [and your spouse's/partner's] total gross income (before taxes and deductions) did you set aside as savings? Please include all types of savings, even those through a pension or 401(k) at work.
Percent of income set aside as savings · Asked in 1 wave, 2015 · 4,032 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
Version of I2 first asked in 2015: wording or answer options differ from shed:I2.
| Group | None | 1 to 5 percent | 6 to 10 percent | 11 to 15 percent | 16 to 20 percent | Over 20 percent | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 31% | 27% | 19% | 9% | 6% | 7% | 4032 | ±2 | |
| Lower income | 57% | 26% | 11% | 3% | 1% |
SHED 2015 · US adults 18+. Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHED 2015 | 2015-10-01 to 2015-11-30 | web | 5,642 | 4,032 |
| 2% |
| 1820 |
| ±3 |
| Middle income | 29% | 31% | 19% | 10% | 5% | 6% | 1285 | ±3 |
| Upper income | 13% | 24% | 25% | 14% | 12% | 13% | 927 | ±4 |