Hello!
We're definitely low income. We're a family of 4 (34,33,12,7) living on around $30k gross a year. And we manage to save, too.
Used to be super frugal, fell off the wagon, but are getting the ball rolling again. We don't max out our 401k (DH is just now eligible so our first deduction has yet to go through - but he has a former 401k from past job just sitting...and growing). We're only starting with 6% and HOPEFULLY going to keep inching our way higher as we get comfortable with the lower income adjustment. We save as much as we can, too - every penny counts here! We have a fully funded emergency fund ($10K) and are presently saving for a house (cheap as possible!).
Anyway, we don't expect to retire crazy early - though it's fun to dream. Even though we clearly can get by (and are happy) on a lower income, let's get real - a lower income family/person saving 50% is not the same as a high income family/person saving 50%. Their 50% is much higher, clearly, and our family literally cannot get by on 50% of our income (though I have fun trying to figure out low we can go!). We're still hoping to retire early...just not sure HOW early.
All I know is we're just gonna keep saving, and it's gotta lead us somewhere!
Blessings!