A majority of Americans now consider themselves members of the working class, according to new polling from the Pew Research Center released this week.

Among U.S. adults, 60% say the term "working class" describes them extremely well. The self-identification spans traditional boundaries, applying across different levels of income, education, and types of occupation.

The findings indicate that the working class label has gained wider acceptance among the public in recent years. This shift occurs even as economic conditions and job markets continue to evolve.

Pew's data highlights how Americans from varied backgrounds increasingly align with the working class description rather than middle class or other categories. The poll results reflect responses collected in the period leading up to the survey's publication.

Such broad self-identification may influence discussions around economic policy and labor issues in the months ahead. The Pew Research Center surveyed as part of its ongoing examination of American attitudes and demographics.