While I don't doubt this, the chance they are in the upper sector is pretty high especially with the wealth concentration being in the top few % (from my unders

While I don't doubt this, the chance they are in the upper sector is pretty high especially with the wealth concentration being in the top few % (from my understanding). I feel the descriptor of middle class has moved away from X% disposable income and that you are describing a 'traditional' middle class. I do not live in the US however and could be tainted by my personal experience in AUS.