Democrats face declining trust on middle class issues as CNN polling shows Republicans closing the gap, challenging traditional party advantages.

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The middle class has also seen its debt burden jump. For instance, just 8% of the middle class had education loans in 1989, with a median balance of a little more than $9,000 (in 2022 dollars).

"Yes, the middle class entry level is definitely attainable in Kentucky," Dufrene said. The $61,664 income is for a household of four rather than that of an individual.

When Mr. Laskin bought a franchise, he was not looking to become a millionaire, but rather to build a stable middle-class life. He opened his sole Burgerim store in Oregon in September 2019.