2016 Point-in-Time Data Households by Income, 2010 to 2016 Household Types by Income, 2016 UNITED WAY ALICE REPORT – FLORIDA Population: 263,496 • Number of Households: 94,428 Median Household Income: $45,304 (state average: $50,860) Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (state average: 6.0%) ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 32%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state average: 14%) How has the number of ALICE households changed over time? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling. What types of households are struggling? The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty- level households exist across all of these living arrangements. ALICE IN ALACHUA COUNTY 23% 24% 22% 21% 25% 23% 22% 29% 52% 53% 56% 50% 93,820 93,245 97,215 94,428 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 2010 2012 2014 2016 Households 120011 Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold 30% 15% 4% 31% 25% 29% 39% 60% 67% 52,614 20,693 21,121 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over Households 120012 Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
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How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ALACHUA COUNTY
23% 24% 22% 21%
25% 23% 22% 29%
52% 53% 56% 50%
93,820 93,245 97,215 94,428
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
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120011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
30%
15% 4%
31%
25% 29%
39%
60% 67%
52,614
20,693 21,121
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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120012
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Alachua County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $637 $887Child Care $– $1,057Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $427Taxes $215 $338
Monthly Total $1,748 $4,696ANNUAL TOTAL $20,976 $56,352Hourly Wage $10.49 $28.18
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BAKER COUNTY
14% 18% 17% 15%
19% 20% 26% 27%
67% 62% 57% 58%
8,492 8,596 8,351 8,270
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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120031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 25% 8%
32% 15%
32%
57%
60%
60%
3,724
2,539
2,007
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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120032
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Baker County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $452 $724Child Care $– $753Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $366Taxes $170 $197
Monthly Total $1,495 $4,027ANNUAL TOTAL $17,940 $48,324Hourly Wage $8.97 $24.16
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BAY COUNTY
15% 16% 16% 14%
25% 23% 31% 29%
60% 61% 53% 57%
63,654 68,653
66,024 70,330
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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120051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 21% 11%
30%
23% 33%
57%
56% 56%
35,171
16,308 18,851
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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120052
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bay County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $657 $881Child Care $– $1,000Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $161 $419Taxes $221 $319
Monthly Total $1,776 $4,606ANNUAL TOTAL $21,312 $55,272Hourly Wage $10.66 $27.64
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BRADFORD COUNTY
18% 21% 23% 22%
27% 28% 29% 27%
55% 51% 48% 51%
9,010 8,828 8,824 8,704
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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120071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 34% 18%
35%
11% 28%
47%
55%
54%
3,785
2,142
2,777
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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120072
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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FLOR
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bradford County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $391Taxes $185 $254
Monthly Total $1,582 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.49 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BREVARD COUNTY
12% 13% 14% 13%
22% 27% 22% 27%
66% 60% 64% 60%
221,945 218,094 225,226 226,021
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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lds
120091
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 21% 10%
28%
16% 34%
60%
63%
56%
100,285
46,793
78,943
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120092
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
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ALIC
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FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Brevard County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $538 $872Child Care $– $1,050Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $424Taxes $190 $331
Monthly Total $1,611 $4,664ANNUAL TOTAL $19,332 $55,968Hourly Wage $9.67 $27.98
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BROWARD COUNTY
14% 14% 14% 13%
32% 30% 31% 37%
54% 56% 55% 50%
658,025 663,905 665,192 681,474
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120111
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 17% 16%
39%
32% 37%
52%
51% 47%
316,342
187,635 177,497
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120112
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
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FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Broward County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $773 $1,253Child Care $– $1,130Food $164 $542Transportation $419 $837Health Care $164 $598Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $185 $493Taxes $275 $492
Monthly Total $2,035 $5,420ANNUAL TOTAL $24,420 $65,040Hourly Wage $12.21 $32.52
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CALHOUN COUNTY
21% 24% 21% 14%
28% 29% 36%
44%
51% 47% 43% 42%
4,765 4,852 4,756 4,555
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120131
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 12% 11%
51%
51% 33%
30%
37% 56%
1,573
1,362
1,620
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120132
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
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ALIC
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FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Calhoun County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $471 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $391Taxes $174 $254
Monthly Total $1,520 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,240 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.12 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY
13% 12% 11% 11%
27% 25% 28% 34%
60% 63% 61% 55%
69,176 71,811
75,234 75,147
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120151
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 21% 8%
36%
31%
33%
53%
48%
59% 24,499
9,832
40,816
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120152
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Charlotte County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $606 $848Child Care $– $1,180Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $155 $438Taxes $206 $363
Monthly Total $1,704 $4,816ANNUAL TOTAL $20,448 $57,792Hourly Wage $10.22 $28.90
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CITRUS COUNTY
16% 15% 18% 16%
30% 28% 29% 34%
54% 57% 53%
50%
60,229 58,640 60,315 63,581
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120171
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22% 25% 9%
30%
26%
40%
48%
49%
51% 22,570
8,988
32,023
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120172
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Citrus County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $608 $776Child Care $– $1,000Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $155 $405Taxes $207 $286
Monthly Total $1,707 $4,454ANNUAL TOTAL $20,484 $53,448Hourly Wage $10.24 $26.72
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CLAY COUNTY
11% 11% 11% 9%
20% 26% 24% 28%
69% 63% 65%
63%
65,889 66,918 70,307
74,130
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120191
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 13% 8%
30% 22% 32%
62%
65% 60%
32,949
22,856
18,325
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120192
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Clay County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $616 $960Child Care $– $1,047Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $435Taxes $209 $357
Monthly Total $1,718 $4,786ANNUAL TOTAL $20,616 $57,432Hourly Wage $10.31 $28.72
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN COLLIER COUNTY
12% 10% 10% 9%
32% 31% 24% 27%
56% 59% 66% 64%
118,258 123,714
133,162 139,522
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 15% 6%
27% 31%
25%
64%
54%
69%
49,732
25,392
64,398
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120212
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Collier County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $720 $1,042Child Care $– $1,014Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $441Taxes $239 $372
Monthly Total $1,866 $4,856ANNUAL TOTAL $22,392 $58,272Hourly Wage $11.20 $29.14
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN COLUMBIA COUNTY
16% 18% 21% 17%
36% 30%
31% 33%
48%
52% 48% 50%
25,705
22,636 23,825 24,215
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120231
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 29% 12%
41%
21% 31%
44%
50%
57%
11,415
5,399
7,401
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120232
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Columbia County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $682 $874Child Care $– $823Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $395Taxes $228 $262
Monthly Total $1,812 $4,341ANNUAL TOTAL $21,744 $52,092Hourly Wage $10.87 $26.05
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN DESOTO COUNTY
20% 26% 23% 21%
34%
40% 36% 39%
46% 34% 41%
40%
10,395 10,595 10,964
11,419
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120271
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 38%
10%
42% 33%
41%
40%
29% 49%
4,225
3,252
3,942
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120272
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, DeSoto County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $545 $679Child Care $– $1,016Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $394Taxes $191 $262
Monthly Total $1,620 $4,338ANNUAL TOTAL $19,440 $52,056Hourly Wage $9.72 $26.03
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN DIXIE COUNTY
13% 15% 18% 23%
45% 36% 34%
35%
42%
49% 48% 42%
4,909
6,014 6,020 6,221
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120291
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
24% 34% 15%
39%
20%
37%
37%
46%
48%
2,749
1,153
2,319
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120292
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Dixie County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $527 $648Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $393Taxes $187 $258
Monthly Total $1,596 $4,321ANNUAL TOTAL $19,152 $51,852Hourly Wage $9.58 $25.93
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN DUVAL COUNTY
15% 16% 17% 13%
27% 27% 25% 27%
58% 57% 58% 60%
326,339 328,225 340,985
353,946
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120311
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 18% 11%
27%
21% 32%
61%
61% 57%
186,728
89,027 78,191
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120312
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Duval County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $616 $960Child Care $– $973Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $425Taxes $209 $335
Monthly Total $1,718 $4,680ANNUAL TOTAL $20,616 $56,160Hourly Wage $10.31 $28.08
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY
18% 15% 13% 12%
27% 27% 26% 34%
55% 58% 61% 54%
110,306 114,077 115,094 118,702
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120331
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 20% 7%
39%
23% 32%
49%
57%
61%
66,436
19,570
32,696
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120332
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Escambia County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $690 $838Child Care $– $910Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $166 $401Taxes $231 $278
Monthly Total $1,824 $4,414ANNUAL TOTAL $21,888 $52,968Hourly Wage $10.94 $26.48
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN FLAGLER COUNTY
11% 12% 9% 10%
33% 33% 32% 32%
56% 55% 59%
58%
35,218 36,358 36,798
41,311
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120351
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 18% 10%
37% 32%
28%
56%
50%
62% 14,060
7,292
19,959
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120352
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Flagler County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $572 $927Child Care $– $1,080Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $435Taxes $197 $357
Monthly Total $1,657 $4,786ANNUAL TOTAL $19,884 $57,432Hourly Wage $9.94 $28.72
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
22% 22% 20% 19%
23% 28% 30% 35%
55% 50% 50% 46%
4,699 4,479
4,253 4,250
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120371
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 33% 13%
40%
16% 39%
42%
51%
48%
2,060
752
1,438
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120372
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Franklin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $588 $723Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $403Taxes $201 $281
Monthly Total $1,679 $4,429ANNUAL TOTAL $20,148 $53,148Hourly Wage $10.07 $26.57
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN GADSDEN COUNTY
25% 24% 24% 22%
28% 27% 30% 37%
47% 49% 46% 41%
16,467 16,847 16,986 16,885
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120391
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 41%
16%
48%
24%
29%
36%
35% 55%
7,879
4,413 4,593
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120392
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gadsden County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $693 $914Child Care $– $870Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $166 $406Taxes $231 $289
Monthly Total $1,827 $4,466ANNUAL TOTAL $21,924 $53,592Hourly Wage $10.96 $26.80
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN GILCHRIST COUNTY
23% 24% 22% 20%
27% 32% 27% 34%
50% 44% 51% 46%
5,976 5,963 6,274 6,254
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120411
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 41% 8%
38%
15% 41%
45%
44%
51%
2,829
1,390
2,035
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120412
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gilchrist County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $637 $887Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $424Taxes $215 $331
Monthly Total $1,748 $4,664ANNUAL TOTAL $20,976 $55,968Hourly Wage $10.49 $27.98
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN GLADES COUNTY
17% 18% 22% 21%
38% 41% 47% 49%
45% 41%
31% 30%
4,165
3,745 3,846 4,019
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120431
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 33% 16%
46%
41%
55%
34%
26%
29% 1,512
748
1,759
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120432
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Glades County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $563 $759Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $407Taxes $195 $292
Monthly Total $1,644 $4,480ANNUAL TOTAL $19,728 $53,760Hourly Wage $9.86 $26.88
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN GULF COUNTY
16% 18% 17% 17%
31% 33% 32% 38%
53% 49% 51% 45%
5,347 5,368 5,381 5,349
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120451
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 20% 13%
40%
30% 40%
42%
50%
47%
2,217
1,356
1,776
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120452
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gulf County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $543 $738Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $405Taxes $191 $286
Monthly Total $1,618 $4,451ANNUAL TOTAL $19,416 $53,412Hourly Wage $9.71 $26.71
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN HAMILTON COUNTY
23% 23% 27% 25%
26% 32% 28% 28%
51% 45% 45% 47%
4,532 4,473 4,704 4,717
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120471
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 48%
20%
37% 14%
25%
47%
38% 55%
2,081
1,194
1,442
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120472
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hamilton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $753Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $355Taxes $185 $175
Monthly Total $1,582 $3,904ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $46,848Hourly Wage $9.49 $23.42
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN HARDEE COUNTY
20% 27% 26% 21%
41% 43%
38% 44%
39% 30%
36% 35%
7,694 7,687 7,534 7,558
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120491
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 38%
16%
52% 35%
39%
36%
27%
45%
3,163
2,310 2,085
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120492
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hardee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $533 $655Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $394Taxes $189 $260
Monthly Total $1,605 $4,331ANNUAL TOTAL $19,260 $51,972Hourly Wage $9.63 $25.99
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN HENDRY COUNTY
21% 24% 22% 23%
39% 38% 44% 42%
40% 38% 34%
35%
11,006 10,809 11,156 11,817
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120511
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 37%
13%
48% 35%
41%
34%
28%
46%
4,898
4,056
2,863
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120512
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hendry County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $619 $761Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $157 $408Taxes $210 $293
Monthly Total $1,723 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $20,676 $53,808Hourly Wage $10.34 $26.90
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN HERNANDO COUNTY
14% 16% 14% 14%
33% 36% 31% 30%
53% 48% 55% 56%
70,035 69,222 70,558 74,262
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120531
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 19% 9%
24%
32%
34%
58%
49%
57%
28,693
14,553
31,016
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120532
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hernando County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $668 $992Child Care $– $1,020Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $436Taxes $224 $359
Monthly Total $1,792 $4,794ANNUAL TOTAL $21,504 $57,528Hourly Wage $10.75 $28.76
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY
17% 18% 16% 14%
32% 33% 37% 41%
51% 49% 47% 45%
39,675 39,112 39,288 38,808
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120551
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
27% 20% 5%
34%
42%
44%
39%
38%
51%
11,367
7,363
20,078
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120552
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Highlands County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $524 $737Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $404Taxes $186 $285
Monthly Total $1,592 $4,448ANNUAL TOTAL $19,104 $53,376Hourly Wage $9.55 $26.69
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
15% 17% 15% 14%
27% 26% 22% 25%
58% 57% 63% 61%
460,605 477,259 489,603 514,487
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120571
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 18% 13%
24%
19% 34%
63%
63% 53%
260,770
140,271
113,446
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120572
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hillsborough County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $668 $992Child Care $– $1,050Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $440Taxes $224 $368
Monthly Total $1,792 $4,837ANNUAL TOTAL $21,504 $58,044Hourly Wage $10.75 $29.02
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN HOLMES COUNTY
19% 20% 25% 25%
34% 37% 29% 30%
47% 43% 46% 45%
6,768 6,747 6,758 6,809
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120591
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
23% 37% 19%
33%
24% 31%
44%
39%
50%
2,878
1,614
2,317
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120592
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Holmes County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $391Taxes $185 $254
Monthly Total $1,582 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.49 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
13% 14% 10% 11%
27% 31%
31% 40%
60%
55% 59%
49%
53,151
58,950 55,618 55,427
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120611
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 21% 9%
51% 39%
33%
41%
40%
58% 17,930
9,588
27,909
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120612
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Indian River County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $593 $833Child Care $– $1,000Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $412Taxes $202 $304
Monthly Total $1,685 $4,536ANNUAL TOTAL $20,220 $54,432Hourly Wage $10.11 $27.22
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN JACKSON COUNTY
16% 18% 20% 22%
30% 34% 36% 36%
54% 48%
44% 42%
16,597
15,148 15,961
16,744
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120631
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21% 31% 14%
46%
27% 29%
33%
42% 57%
7,435
4,211
5,098
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120632
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jackson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $391Taxes $185 $254
Monthly Total $1,582 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.49 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
18% 19% 17% 15%
33% 28% 33% 34%
49% 53% 50% 51%
5,233 5,444 5,372
5,564
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120651
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 26% 7%
31%
29% 42%
52%
45%
51%
2,768
987
1,809
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120652
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jefferson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $693 $914Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $166 $428Taxes $231 $339
Monthly Total $1,827 $4,703ANNUAL TOTAL $21,924 $56,436Hourly Wage $10.96 $28.22
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY
14% 17% 24% 22%
33% 32%
33% 39%
53%
51% 43%
39%
2,307
2,722 2,706
2,320
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120671
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 37%
15%
43% 29%
44%
41%
34% 41%
985
695 640
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120672
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lafayette County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $391Taxes $185 $254
Monthly Total $1,582 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.49 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LAKE COUNTY
12% 15% 13% 10%
35% 33% 32% 34%
53% 52% 55% 56%
115,635 115,026 117,696
128,888
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120691
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 17% 7%
35% 28%
37%
55%
55%
56%
45,563
30,796
52,529
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120692
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lake County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $748 $1,003Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $173 $439Taxes $248 $367
Monthly Total $1,906 $4,831ANNUAL TOTAL $22,872 $57,972Hourly Wage $11.44 $28.99
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LEE COUNTY
13% 13% 14% 11%
36% 32% 28% 31%
51% 55% 58% 58%
233,693 245,100
263,295 261,735
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120711
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 19% 8%
30%
25%
35%
59%
56%
57%
101,653
49,214
110,868
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120712
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $681 $911Child Care $– $1,003Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $423Taxes $228 $329
Monthly Total $1,811 $4,653ANNUAL TOTAL $21,732 $55,836Hourly Wage $10.87 $27.92
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LEON COUNTY
24% 21% 23% 18%
21% 18%
20% 25%
55% 61% 57% 57%
108,439 108,915 112,145 112,119
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120731
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
23%
15% 8%
27%
23% 21%
50%
62% 71%
63,245
25,775 23,099
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120732
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Leon County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $693 $914Child Care $– $996Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $166 $422Taxes $231 $327
Monthly Total $1,827 $4,646ANNUAL TOTAL $21,924 $55,752Hourly Wage $10.96 $27.88
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LEVY COUNTY
22% 22% 21% 20%
26% 24% 27% 35%
52% 54% 52% 45%
15,936 16,180 15,638 15,372
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120751
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 35% 12%
37%
27% 38%
43%
38%
50%
6,366
3,379
5,627
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120752
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Levy County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $522 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $391Taxes $186 $254
Monthly Total $1,589 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $19,068 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.53 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LIBERTY COUNTY
18% 23% 21% 17%
40% 32% 32% 45%
42%
45% 47% 38%
2,008
2,355 2,362 2,363
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120771
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 14% 16%
49%
40% 42%
31%
46% 42%
1,146
680
537
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120772
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Liberty County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $391Taxes $185 $254
Monthly Total $1,582 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.49 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN MADISON COUNTY
20% 23% 24% 29%
27% 27% 31% 31%
53% 50% 45% 40%
6,776 6,877 6,651 6,665
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120791
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
27% 41% 22%
39%
17% 32%
34%
42%
46%
2,951
1,610
2,104
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120792
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Madison County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $950Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $380Taxes $185 $228
Monthly Total $1,582 $4,179ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $50,148Hourly Wage $9.49 $25.07
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN MANATEE COUNTY
12% 13% 13% 11%
34% 31% 29% 33%
54% 56% 58% 56%
126,418 130,382 137,695
142,465
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120811
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 17% 7%
33%
28%
35%
55%
55%
58%
57,610
28,113
56,742
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120812
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Manatee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $711 $974Child Care $– $1,097Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $168 $443Taxes $237 $377
Monthly Total $1,853 $4,878ANNUAL TOTAL $22,236 $58,536Hourly Wage $11.12 $29.27
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN MARION COUNTY
16% 16% 15% 15%
31% 32% 30% 36%
53% 52% 55% 49%
131,753 133,910 132,275 134,239
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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lds
120831
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 30% 8%
37%
25%
40%
47%
45%
52%
51,107
25,296
57,836
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120832
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Marion County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $546 $780Child Care $– $951Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $399Taxes $191 $273
Monthly Total $1,621 $4,390ANNUAL TOTAL $19,452 $52,680Hourly Wage $9.73 $26.34
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN MARTIN COUNTY
9% 12% 9% 10%
33% 33% 26% 28%
58% 55% 65% 62%
60,090 60,783 62,518 62,976
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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120851
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 15% 7%
30%
21%
30%
61%
64%
63%
22,515
12,139
28,322
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120852
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Martin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $698 $923Child Care $– $1,250Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $167 $457Taxes $233 $408
Monthly Total $1,835 $5,025ANNUAL TOTAL $22,020 $60,300Hourly Wage $11.01 $30.15
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
21% 21% 21% 19%
36% 31% 33% 40%
43% 48% 46% 41%
809,689 838,772 843,887 880,766
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120861
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 24% 27%
42%
34% 44%
45%
42% 29%
411,997
250,969
217,800
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120862
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bareminimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. Family costs increased by 30 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location andfirm size, but across the state, wages are still often less than the cost of the family Household Survival Budget.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN MONROE COUNTY
10% 12% 12% 12%
31% 32% 36% 30%
59% 56% 52% 58%
29,822 29,241 28,065
30,318
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120871
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 16% 12%
25%
38% 34%
65%
46%
54%
15,613
4,728
9,977
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120872
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Monroe County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $999 $1,473Child Care $– $1,200Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $206 $522Taxes $324 $561
Monthly Total $2,266 $5,743ANNUAL TOTAL $27,192 $68,916Hourly Wage $13.60 $34.46
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN NASSAU COUNTY
10% 11% 11% 11%
22% 23% 24% 17%
68% 66% 65% 72%
28,616 27,334 28,336
30,547
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120891
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 19% 9%
13% 19% 22%
78%
62% 69%
13,671
7,679
9,197
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120892
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Nassau County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $616 $960Child Care $– $1,030Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $433Taxes $209 $352
Monthly Total $1,718 $4,762ANNUAL TOTAL $20,616 $57,144Hourly Wage $10.31 $28.57
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN OKALOOSA COUNTY
12% 13% 11% 10%
20% 22% 26% 26%
68% 65% 63% 64%
70,407 75,099 73,277
76,102
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120911
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 12% 9%
28% 25%
22%
64%
63% 69%
35,569
20,635 19,898
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120912
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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FLOR
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Okaloosa County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $658 $930Child Care $– $1,053Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $162 $432Taxes $221 $350
Monthly Total $1,778 $4,752ANNUAL TOTAL $21,336 $57,024Hourly Wage $10.67 $28.51
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
19% 23% 23% 22%
34% 38% 34% 34%
47% 39% 43% 44%
13,646 13,413 13,213 12,850
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120931
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 32% 16%
41%
30% 30%
39%
38% 54%
5,318
3,334
4,198
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120932
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Okeechobee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $701Child Care $– $977Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $392Taxes $186 $257
Monthly Total $1,587 $4,314ANNUAL TOTAL $19,044 $51,768Hourly Wage $9.52 $25.88
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ORANGE COUNTY
15% 16% 16% 16%
34% 32% 30% 31%
51% 52% 54% 53%
402,441 423,987
444,543 468,515
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
500,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120951
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 20% 12%
31%
26% 37%
55%
54%
51%
246,601
139,065
82,849
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120952
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Orange County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $748 $1,003Child Care $– $1,040Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $173 $440Taxes $248 $368
Monthly Total $1,906 $4,838ANNUAL TOTAL $22,872 $58,056Hourly Wage $11.44 $29.03
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN OSCEOLA COUNTY
15% 18% 17% 15%
40% 39% 45% 42%
45% 43% 38% 43%
88,089 90,822 89,328 97,569
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120971
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 22% 16%
44% 37%
45%
47%
41%
39%
45,188
30,254
22,127
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120972
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Osceola County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $748 $1,003Child Care $– $926Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $173 $425Taxes $248 $333
Monthly Total $1,906 $4,674ANNUAL TOTAL $22,872 $56,088Hourly Wage $11.44 $28.04
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY
12% 12% 13% 12%
29% 29% 30% 34%
59% 59% 57% 54%
516,845 522,201 538,246 536,446
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
120991
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 17% 10%
36%
30% 35%
53%
53%
55%
218,946
117,364
200,136
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
120992
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Palm Beach County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $765 $1,240Child Care $– $1,160Food $164 $542Transportation $419 $837Health Care $164 $598Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $184 $495Taxes $273 $497
Monthly Total $2,024 $5,444ANNUAL TOTAL $24,288 $65,328Hourly Wage $12.14 $32.66
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN PASCO COUNTY
14% 12% 14% 13%
28% 33% 29% 32%
58% 55% 57% 55%
183,457 180,612 186,999 195,628
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 16% 11%
34%
26% 35%
52%
58%
54%
78,435
47,692
69,501
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121012
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Pasco County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $668 $992Child Care $– $1,080Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $444Taxes $224 $377
Monthly Total $1,792 $4,880ANNUAL TOTAL $21,504 $58,560Hourly Wage $10.75 $29.28
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN PINELLAS COUNTY
13% 12% 15% 12%
26% 28% 26% 30%
61% 60% 59% 58%
402,202 404,856 402,575 407,268
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 18% 11%
30%
20%
36%
59%
62%
53%
191,428
72,260
143,580
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121032
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Pinellas County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $668 $992Child Care $– $1,160Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $454Taxes $224 $401
Monthly Total $1,792 $4,994ANNUAL TOTAL $21,504 $59,928Hourly Wage $10.75 $29.96
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN POLK COUNTY
15% 16% 16% 15%
29% 28% 33% 34%
56% 56% 51% 51%
221,073 223,507 218,286 226,429
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 23% 11%
34% 26% 41%
53%
51%
48%
92,709
58,816
74,904
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121052
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Polk County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $684 $901Child Care $– $1,000Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $421Taxes $229 $325
Monthly Total $1,815 $4,634ANNUAL TOTAL $21,780 $55,608Hourly Wage $10.89 $27.80
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN PUTNAM COUNTY
25% 21% 25% 18%
20% 28% 26% 31%
55% 51% 49% 51%
29,093 28,230 26,580
28,025
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 34% 12%
34%
24% 31%
50%
42%
57%
12,364
5,049
10,612
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121072
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Putnam County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $492 $634Child Care $– $727Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $352Taxes $179 $169
Monthly Total $1,549 $3,869ANNUAL TOTAL $18,588 $46,428Hourly Wage $9.29 $23.21
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ST. JOHNS COUNTY
14% 10% 7% 7%
17% 20% 21% 19%
69% 70% 72% 74%
74,471 78,295
81,309 84,187
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121091
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 6% 5%
16% 18% 23%
75%
76% 72%
34,378
23,557 26,252
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121092
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, St. Johns County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $616 $960Child Care $– $1,030Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $433Taxes $209 $352
Monthly Total $1,718 $4,762ANNUAL TOTAL $20,616 $57,144Hourly Wage $10.31 $28.57
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY
15% 15% 16% 16%
38% 34% 32% 35%
47% 51% 52% 49%
104,982 109,526 108,771 111,617
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121111
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 29% 14%
37% 29%
37%
52%
42%
49%
45,542
25,543
40,532
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121112
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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FLOR
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, St. Lucie County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $698 $923Child Care $– $1,200Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $167 $450Taxes $233 $393
Monthly Total $1,835 $4,953ANNUAL TOTAL $22,020 $59,436Hourly Wage $11.01 $29.72
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY
11% 9% 10% 11%
26% 20% 21%
25%
63% 71% 69%
64%
55,339 58,336
56,085
61,817
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121131
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 16% 8%
26% 19%
29%
65%
65% 63%
28,641
18,294
14,882
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121132
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Santa Rosa County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $690 $838Child Care $– $1,110Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $166 $427Taxes $231 $339
Monthly Total $1,824 $4,701ANNUAL TOTAL $21,888 $56,412Hourly Wage $10.94 $28.21
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN SARASOTA COUNTY
10% 11% 10% 9%
33% 28% 26% 28%
57% 61% 64% 63%
163,030 172,973 175,881 176,191
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121151
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 15% 8%
31%
17%
30%
60%
68%
62% 60,573
25,872
89,746
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121152
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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FLOR
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Sarasota County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $711 $974Child Care $– $1,300Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $168 $470Taxes $237 $439
Monthly Total $1,853 $5,170ANNUAL TOTAL $22,236 $62,040Hourly Wage $11.12 $31.02
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN SEMINOLE COUNTY
10% 12% 11% 12%
31% 28% 31% 27%
59% 60% 58% 61%
142,045 148,858 148,732
167,549
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121171
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 14% 10%
27%
20% 35%
61%
66% 55%
83,484
44,055 40,010
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121172
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
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FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Seminole County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $748 $1,003Child Care $– $1,060Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $173 $442Taxes $248 $374
Monthly Total $1,906 $4,866ANNUAL TOTAL $22,872 $58,392Hourly Wage $11.44 $29.20
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN SUMTER COUNTY
10% 10% 9% 9%
19% 24% 25% 25%
71% 66%
66% 66%
40,659
45,122
50,209 51,781
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121191
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 29% 6% 32%
20%
24% 51%
51%
70%
9,757
2,706
39,318
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121192
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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FLOR
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Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Sumter County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $728Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $403Taxes $186 $283
Monthly Total $1,587 $4,436ANNUAL TOTAL $19,044 $53,232Hourly Wage $9.52 $26.62
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN SUWANNEE COUNTY
19% 22% 21% 22%
18% 22% 25% 28%
63% 56% 54% 50%
16,018 15,697 15,583 15,315
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 43%
12%
30% 18%
31%
54%
39% 57%
6,349
3,992
4,974
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121212
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Suwannee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $471 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $391Taxes $174 $254
Monthly Total $1,520 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,240 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.12 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN TAYLOR COUNTY
19% 16% 14% 17%
36% 37% 39% 45%
45% 47% 47% 38%
7,584 7,776 7,464 7,544
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121231
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21% 15% 11%
46%
43% 45%
33%
42%
44%
3,666
1,581
2,297
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121232
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Taylor County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $1,000Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $386Taxes $185 $243
Monthly Total $1,582 $4,250ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $51,000Hourly Wage $9.49 $25.50
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN UNION COUNTY
16% 16% 18% 21%
33% 28% 30%
38%
51% 56% 52% 41%
3,521 3,782 3,816 3,892
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121251
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 34%
21%
43% 22%
52%
44%
44%
27%
1,854
1,186
852
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121252
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Union County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $516 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $391Taxes $185 $254
Monthly Total $1,582 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,984 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.49 $25.81
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN VOLUSIA COUNTY
14% 17% 16% 14%
29% 28% 29% 29%
57% 55% 55% 57%
190,757 197,599 200,729 214,039
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121271
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 15% 11%
31%
27%
27%
53%
58%
62%
91,880
41,473
80,686
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121272
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Volusia County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $553 $896Child Care $– $1,030Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $425Taxes $193 $332
Monthly Total $1,631 $4,670ANNUAL TOTAL $19,572 $56,040Hourly Wage $9.79 $28.02
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN WAKULLA COUNTY
11% 12% 13% 13%
25% 24% 25% 26%
64% 64% 62% 61%
10,773 10,577 10,905 10,726
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121291
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 20% 13%
31% 24%
20%
61%
56%
67%
4,640
3,345
2,741
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121292
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wakulla County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $617 $798Child Care $– $980Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $405Taxes $209 $287
Monthly Total $1,719 $4,457ANNUAL TOTAL $20,628 $53,484Hourly Wage $10.31 $26.74
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN WALTON COUNTY
16% 15% 16% 14%
20% 29% 26% 21%
64% 56% 58%
65%
22,447 22,138 22,638
27,207
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121311
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 26% 8%
16% 15% 34%
71%
59%
58%
13,851
5,239
8,117
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121312
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Walton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $635 $771Child Care $– $900Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $391Taxes $214 $254
Monthly Total $1,745 $4,303ANNUAL TOTAL $20,940 $51,636Hourly Wage $10.47 $25.82
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
18% 23% 21% 21%
22% 25% 26% 33%
60% 52% 53% 46%
8,735 8,310 8,381 8,370
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
121331
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22% 27% 14%
37%
30% 32%
41%
43% 54%
3,675
2,078
2,617
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
121332
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
FLOR
IDA
Note: Municipal-level data is 1- and 5-year averages for Incorporated Places and County Subdivisions, which include Census Designated Places (CDP) and Census County Divisions (CCD). Totals do not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, geographies may overlap, data is not available for the smallest towns, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 15 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Florida Department of Education, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Washington County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $471 $634Child Care $– $1,035Food $164 $542Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $391Taxes $174 $254
Monthly Total $1,520 $4,301ANNUAL TOTAL $18,240 $51,612Hourly Wage $9.12 $25.81