According to the February Gallup poll conducted nationwide, 86.1% of the Dominican population believes its economic situation is worse today than when President Mejia took office in August 2000. Only 6.2% say they are better off today, while 7.8% say their situation is the same. Of the low-wage earners, 86.9% say they are worse off, while 84.3% of the middle class and 75.5% of the wealthy say the same is true. Of those in the 18-24 age demographic, 92.1% say they are worse off than in 2000. Among those in the 25-30 age bracket 91.4% agree.