Many Americans are hurting. They feel left behind by globalization and automation. They feel "scared" and "insecure."

These have all been recurring themes over the past few weeks, in the run-up to and in the aftermath of the shock election of Donald Trump as president. And in the postelection analysis, it has becoming increasingly clear that the US is more divided than many people had realized.

With that in mind, we set out to examine the state of the US consumer using recent research from the Federal Reserve, Wall Street analysts, and academics. The key takeaways include:

The rich are getting richer, while the poor are still poor.

A large chunk of Americans report that their income falls below or barely covers their expenses.

There has been a hollowing out of middle-skill jobs, which has disproportionately affected men lacking a four-year college degree.

Those with only a high-school diploma or less are much more likely to say their financial position is deteriorating.

Close to half (46%) of Americans would struggle to cover an unexpected $400 expense.

Real wages are stagnating, especially for those who are 40 or over.

Healthcare costs, which have been increasing, are a key concern for many Americans.

One in five has had to go without a trip to the dentist, and one in nine a visit to the doctor.

With that, let's get in to the charts: