About what share of Americans said they owned stock (including in a 401(k) or IRA) in 2025?
Answer62%
That matched 2024's reading and continued a climb back above 60% after more than a decade below it.
Source: Gallup (2025) news.gallup.com
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4 sourced facts about stock ownership and financial equity in America, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
Going deeper
Among U.S. households earning $100,000 or more per year, what share own stock?
Answer87%
Stock ownership rises sharply with household income.
Source: Gallup (2025) news.gallup.com
What share of U.S. college graduates own stock?
Answer84%
That's roughly double the rate among adults with a high school education or less (42%).
Source: Gallup (2025) news.gallup.com
Expert level
In 2013 and 2016, stock ownership hit some of its lowest points since 2001. What was the rate in those years?
Answerabout 52%
Ownership fell well below 60% for over a decade after the 2008 financial crisis before recovering.
Source: Gallup (2013) news.gallup.com
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