From 24/7 Wall St. · Jake FitzGerald · · 1m
Rural America Just Got Poorer
Non-metro families lost 19% of wealth in 3 years as rural wealth gaps widen.
In brief
Non-metro families lost 19% of wealth in 3 years as rural wealth gaps widen. Non-metro families in the US lost 19% of their wealth between 2022 and 2025, widening the wealth gap with metro areas. Originally reported by 24/7 Wall St..
Rural Wealth Decline
Non-metro families lost 19% of their wealth between 2022 and 2025.
Inflation-Adjusted Drop
Wealth fell from $713,700 to $577,100 in real terms.
Median Loss
Median net worth dropped 6% from $160,200 to $150,100.
Wealth Gap Widening
Metro families gained 6% while non-metro families lost 19% in wealth.
Income vs. Wealth
Non-metro median income rose 8% but wealth declined.
Asset Shifts
Private business equity fell 23% while public stocks rose.
Wealth Leaks
Vehicles lost 14% value and home equity grew only 5%.
Future Signals
Credit card delinquencies rising could signal further wealth loss.
The takeaway
Non-metro families in the US lost 19% of their wealth between 2022 and 2025, widening the wealth gap with metro areas.
