The poorest fifth of the population makes a median income of roughly $20,000, while the richest fifth earns, on average, more than 10 times that, a new report shows.
For more from BostonGlobe.com, sign up or log in below
Find this article and more quality reporting of The Boston Globe at BostonGlobe.com
Sign up
Unlimited Access to BostonGlobe.com for 4 weeks for only 99¢.
Are you a Boston Globe home delivery subscriber?
Get FREE access as part of your print subscription.
BostonGlobe.com subscriber
Click to log in and to visit the website.


