2016 Point-in-Time Data Households by Income, 2010 to 2016 Household Types by Income, 2016 UNITED WAY ALICE REPORT – TEXAS Population: 57,772 • Number of Households: 16,572 Median Household Income: $42,146 (state average: $56,565) Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (state average: 5.6%) ALICE Households: 42% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (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 ANDERSON COUNTY 19% 19% 17% 15% 34% 32% 32% 42% 47% 49% 51% 43% 15,936 16,738 16,610 16,572 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 2010 2012 2014 2016 Households 480011 Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold 12% 26% 9% 50% 35% 38% 38% 39% 53% 7,053 4,830 4,689 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 Households 480012 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 ANDERSON COUNTY
19% 19% 17% 15%
34% 32% 32% 42%
47% 49% 51% 43%
15,936 16,738 16,610 16,572
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
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480011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 26% 9%
50% 35%
38%
38%
39% 53%
7,053
4,830 4,689
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
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480012
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Anderson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $527 $700Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $379Taxes $186 $226
Monthly Total $1,588 $4,169ANNUAL TOTAL $19,056 $50,028Hourly Wage $9.53 $25.01
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 ANDREWS COUNTY
14% 13% 10% 10%
15% 17% 21% 25%
71% 70% 69% 65%
5,205 5,183 5,412 5,392
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 14%
14%
33% 9% 41%
61%
77%
45%
2,340
2,080
972
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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480032
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Andrews County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $613 $814Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $155 $404Taxes $207 $284
Monthly Total $1,706 $4,444ANNUAL TOTAL $20,472 $53,328Hourly Wage $10.24 $26.66
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 ANGELINA COUNTY
16% 18% 18% 18%
29% 28% 25% 32%
55% 54% 57% 50%
31,735 30,199 30,344 30,210
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 28%
8%
30% 19%
55%
55%
53%
37%
12,138
10,341
7,731
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
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480052
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Angelina County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $553 $726Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $377Taxes $192 $221
Monthly Total $1,624 $4,143ANNUAL TOTAL $19,488 $49,716Hourly Wage $9.74 $24.86
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 ARANSAS COUNTY
14% 16% 17% 14%
17% 27% 26% 31%
69% 57% 57% 55%
9,808 9,516 9,550 9,552
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 27% 10%
33%
21%
35%
54%
52%
55%
3,846
1,857
3,849
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
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480072
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Aransas County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $578 $838Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $413Taxes $198 $306
Monthly Total $1,658 $4,546ANNUAL TOTAL $19,896 $54,552Hourly Wage $9.95 $27.28
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 ARCHER COUNTY
10% 10% 10% 9%
20% 17% 19% 23%
70% 73% 71% 68%
3,363 3,330 3,336 3,331
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480091
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 8% 11%
22%
12%
33%
70%
80%
56%
1,424
918 989
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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480092
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Archer County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $474 $769Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $382Taxes $174 $233
Monthly Total $1,517 $4,202ANNUAL TOTAL $18,204 $50,424Hourly Wage $9.10 $25.21
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 ARMSTRONG COUNTY
9% 12% 7% 10%
21% 21% 19%
20%
70% 67% 74%
70%
706 668 665
702
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480111
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 12% 10%
14% 8%
39%
78%
80%
51%
272
207 223
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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480112
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Armstrong County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $507 $814Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $408Taxes $181 $293
Monthly Total $1,561 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $53,808Hourly Wage $9.37 $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 ATASCOSA COUNTY
17% 17% 16% 15%
27% 22% 22% 26%
56% 61% 62% 59%
14,875 15,107 15,161 15,343
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480131
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 22%
13%
27% 22%
27%
63%
56%
60%
6,596
4,932
3,815
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
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480132
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Atascosa County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $470 $728Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $137 $428Taxes $173 $340
Monthly Total $1,511 $4,707ANNUAL TOTAL $18,132 $56,484Hourly Wage $9.07 $28.24
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 AUSTIN COUNTY
12% 12% 10% 14%
23% 26% 26% 28%
65% 62% 64%
58%
10,309 10,855 10,786
11,222
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480151
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 22%
10%
33% 13% 38%
57%
65% 52%
4,316
3,580 3,326
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
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480152
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Austin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $589 $817Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $448Taxes $217 $388
Monthly Total $1,756 $4,929ANNUAL TOTAL $21,072 $59,148Hourly Wage $10.54 $29.57
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 BAILEY COUNTY
14% 14% 20% 16%
26% 39% 23% 41%
60% 47% 57%
43%
2,380 2,357 2,400 2,317
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480171
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8%
24% 13%
40%
49%
31%
52%
27%
56%
748
897
672
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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480172
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bailey County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73
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 BANDERA COUNTY
19% 16% 16% 16%
18% 16% 20% 22%
63% 68% 64% 62%
8,437 8,687 8,569 8,256
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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480191
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 22% 12%
21%
12% 30%
62%
66%
58%
3,841
1,659
2,756
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
480192
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bandera County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402
Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98
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 BASTROP COUNTY
15% 12% 13% 12%
28% 36% 28% 37%
57% 52% 59% 51%
25,266 24,863 25,974 25,975
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 20% 10%
38% 30%
41%
54%
50% 49%
11,509
7,665 6,801
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
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480212
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bastrop County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $488Taxes $244 $482
Monthly Total $1,887 $5,371ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $64,452Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.23
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 BAYLOR COUNTY
18% 16% 19% 16%
17% 21% 24% 28%
65% 63%
57% 56%
1,657 1,735
1,806 1,703
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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480231
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22%
9% 14%
26%
27%
29%
52%
64%
57%
725
368
610
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480232
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Baylor County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $368Taxes $177 $200
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,044ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,528Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.26
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 BEE COUNTY
22% 22% 21% 20%
34% 23% 28% 32%
44% 55% 51% 48%
8,327 8,940 8,933 8,698
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
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480251
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 30%
17%
35% 27%
34%
50%
43%
49%
3,777
2,706
2,215
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
480252
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $576 $733Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $400Taxes $197 $274
Monthly Total $1,654 $4,396ANNUAL TOTAL $19,848 $52,752Hourly Wage $9.92 $26.38
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 BELL COUNTY
11% 14% 13% 13%
20% 23% 22%
28%
69% 63% 65%
59%
104,508 104,604
114,953 119,985
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480271
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 18% 9%
31% 22%
28%
59%
60%
63%
56,758
42,344
20,883
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
480272
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bell County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $581 $783Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $391Taxes $198 $255
Monthly Total $1,661 $4,304ANNUAL TOTAL $19,932 $51,648Hourly Wage $9.97 $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 BEXAR COUNTY
16% 17% 17% 15%
24% 25% 25% 36%
60% 58% 58% 49%
596,937 607,310 625,260 628,924
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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480291
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 20% 14%
42%
31%
28%
45%
49%
58%
293,886
201,984
133,054
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
480292
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bexar County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402
Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98
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 BLANCO COUNTY
9% 8% 9% 9%
22% 30% 28% 32%
69% 62% 63% 59%
3,935 4,104 4,086 4,174
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
480311
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 11% 6%
38%
20% 30%
52%
69%
64%
1,959
873
1,342
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480312
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Blanco County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $594 $789Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $444Taxes $201 $379
Monthly Total $1,679 $4,887ANNUAL TOTAL $20,148 $58,644Hourly Wage $10.07 $29.32
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 BORDEN COUNTY
2% 2% 5%
19% 21% 16% 12%
79% 79% 82% 83%
244 239 256 251
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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lds
480331
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 4%
11%
5%
21%
75% 95% 75%
71
98
82
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480332
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Borden County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $388Taxes $184 $247
Monthly Total $1,579 $4,268ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $51,216Hourly Wage $9.47 $25.61
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 BOSQUE COUNTY
14% 14% 14% 14%
25% 24% 23% 26%
61% 62% 63% 60%
6,732 6,883 6,961 7,098
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480351
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 23% 10%
31% 14% 29%
58%
63%
61%
2,808
1,780
2,510
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480352
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bosque County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $376Taxes $179 $218
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,132ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,584Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.79
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 BOWIE COUNTY
17% 21% 21% 18%
19% 21% 23% 25%
64% 58%
56% 57%
33,776 36,045
32,915 33,031
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480371
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 31% 7%
28% 22%
24%
55%
47% 69%
13,945
9,530 9,556
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
480372
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bowie County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $446 $712Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $373Taxes $167 $212
Monthly Total $1,479 $4,100ANNUAL TOTAL $17,748 $49,200Hourly Wage $8.87 $24.60
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 BRAZORIA COUNTY
11% 10% 10% 10%
17% 21% 20% 25%
72% 69% 70%
65%
103,828 110,093
114,265 117,168
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480391
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 11% 10%
26% 18%
33%
65%
71%
57%
51,600
42,518
23,050
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
480392
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Brazoria County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $703 $870Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $174 $455Taxes $250 $404
Monthly Total $1,917 $5,005ANNUAL TOTAL $23,004 $60,060Hourly Wage $11.50 $30.03
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 BRAZOS COUNTY
30% 29% 29% 25%
18% 19% 18% 26%
52% 52% 53% 49%
69,950 70,780
77,806 78,272
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
480411
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
27%
26% 16%
29%
15% 29%
44%
59%
55%
46,330
19,971
11,971
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
480412
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Brazos County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $654 $862Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $426Taxes $219 $335
Monthly Total $1,764 $4,683ANNUAL TOTAL $21,168 $56,196Hourly Wage $10.58 $28.10
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 BREWSTER COUNTY
20% 12% 12% 12%
14% 22%
30% 32%
66% 66% 58% 56%
4,151 4,106 4,071 4,014
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
480431
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 8% 10%
37%
20% 33%
49%
72%
57%
2,001
907
1,106
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480432
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Brewster County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $561 $756Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $388Taxes $194 $246
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,264ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $51,168Hourly Wage $9.81 $25.58
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 BRISCOE COUNTY
19% 16% 17% 14%
25% 30% 25% 27%
56% 54% 58%
59%
679 657 635
698
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480451
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 20% 15%
29% 23%
27%
64% 57%
58%
242
200
256
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480452
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Briscoe County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55
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 BROOKS COUNTY
32% 37% 35% 38%
31% 32% 34% 35%
37% 31% 31%
27%
2,588 2,465
2,346
2,031
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480471
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22%
56% 36%
54%
23%
28%
24% 21% 36%
661 662 708
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480472
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Brooks County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $390Taxes $179 $251
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,288ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,456Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.73
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 BROWN COUNTY
16% 17% 18% 17%
26% 30% 25% 31%
58% 53% 57% 52%
13,440 13,004 13,329 13,361
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480491
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 28% 11%
31% 22% 37%
55%
50%
52%
5,605
3,479
4,277
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
480492
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Brown County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $435 $689Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $133 $376Taxes $165 $220
Monthly Total $1,464 $4,140ANNUAL TOTAL $17,568 $49,680Hourly Wage $8.78 $24.84
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 BURLESON COUNTY
15% 17% 16% 14%
24% 27% 26% 28%
61% 56% 58% 58%
6,750 6,293 6,243 6,385
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480511
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 22% 11%
24% 21% 37%
65%
57%
52%
2,720
1,623
2,042
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480512
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Burleson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $654 $862Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $426Taxes $219 $335
Monthly Total $1,764 $4,683ANNUAL TOTAL $21,168 $56,196Hourly Wage $10.58 $28.10
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 BURNET COUNTY
12% 13% 13% 11%
26% 23% 27% 30%
62% 64% 60% 59%
16,285 16,567 16,774 16,299
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
480531
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 21% 5%
33% 28%
26%
58%
51%
69%
6,710
3,860
5,729
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
480532
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Burnet County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $556 $755Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $440Taxes $193 $368
Monthly Total $1,628 $4,838ANNUAL TOTAL $19,536 $58,056Hourly Wage $9.77 $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 CALDWELL COUNTY
15% 18% 14% 15%
37% 43%
41% 40%
48% 39% 45%
45%
11,472 11,766 12,059 12,664
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480551
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 23%
15%
44% 38%
35%
46%
39%
50%
5,636
3,889
3,139
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
480552
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Caldwell County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $488Taxes $244 $482
Monthly Total $1,887 $5,371ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $64,452Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.23
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
16% 17% 17% 17%
21% 16% 20% 24%
63% 67% 63% 59%
7,794 7,906 7,873 7,800
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
480571
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 28%
8%
21% 18%
35%
65%
54%
57%
3,270
2,569
1,961
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
480572
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Calhoun County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $590 $784Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $391Taxes $200 $253
Monthly Total $1,673 $4,297ANNUAL TOTAL $20,076 $51,564Hourly Wage $10.04 $25.78
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 CALLAHAN COUNTY
14% 13% 18% 21%
19% 17% 22%
28%
67% 70% 60%
51%
5,133 5,182 5,220 5,239
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480591
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
26% 21% 13%
30%
8%
37%
44%
71%
50%
2,396
1,117
1,726
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480592
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Callahan County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $524 $786Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $389Taxes $185 $249
Monthly Total $1,584 $4,279ANNUAL TOTAL $19,008 $51,348Hourly Wage $9.50 $25.67
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 CAMERON COUNTY
31% 33% 32% 29%
29% 28% 29% 36%
40% 39% 39% 35%
115,579 121,179 121,009 120,499
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480611
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14%
40%
32%
48%
33%
24%
38%
27%
44%
41,834
47,228
31,437
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
480612
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Cameron County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $482 $678Child Care $– $857Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $139 $371Taxes $176 $209
Monthly Total $1,528 $4,085ANNUAL TOTAL $18,336 $49,020Hourly Wage $9.17 $24.51
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 CAMP COUNTY
20% 21% 20% 17%
25% 26% 25% 30%
55% 53% 55% 53%
4,588 4,350 4,410 4,544
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
480631
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 25% 17%
29% 27% 34%
60%
48% 49%
1,774
1,360 1,410
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
480632
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Camp County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $484 $658Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $139 $374Taxes $176 $214
Monthly Total $1,530 $4,110ANNUAL TOTAL $18,360 $49,320Hourly Wage $9.18 $24.66
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 CARSON COUNTY
7% 7% 6% 7%
21% 22% 21% 21%
72% 71% 73% 72%
2,415 2,337 2,324 2,324
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480651
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 9% 5%
20% 18% 28%
74%
73% 67%
993
710
621
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480652
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Carson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $507 $814Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $408Taxes $181 $293
Monthly Total $1,561 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $53,808Hourly Wage $9.37 $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 CASS COUNTY
22% 19% 21% 18%
20% 26% 21% 27%
58% 55% 58% 55%
11,732 11,776 11,757 11,770
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480671
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 26% 13%
28%
12% 36%
54%
62%
51%
5,003
2,764
4,003
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
480672
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Cass County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $418 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $131 $366Taxes $161 $196
Monthly Total $1,441 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $17,292 $48,276Hourly Wage $8.65 $24.14
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 CASTRO COUNTY
19% 23% 18% 15%
35% 33% 35% 39%
46% 44% 47% 46%
2,677 2,597 2,501 2,490
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480691
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 21% 10%
38% 44%
34%
49%
35%
56%
1,059
795
636
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480692
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Castro County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $563 $748Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $399Taxes $194 $273
Monthly Total $1,637 $4,389ANNUAL TOTAL $19,644 $52,668Hourly Wage $9.82 $26.33
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 CHAMBERS COUNTY
9% 8% 11% 11%
20% 20% 23% 26%
71% 72%
66% 63%
11,287 12,115
12,551 12,967
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480711
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 10% 9%
30%
15% 40%
57%
75%
51%
5,800
4,790
2,377
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
480712
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Chambers County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428
Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70
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 CHEROKEE COUNTY
22% 24% 21% 20%
22% 26% 26% 29%
56% 50% 53% 51%
17,091 17,455 17,527 17,683
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480731
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 31%
14%
34% 21%
30%
49%
48% 56%
7,078
5,432 5,173
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
480732
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Cherokee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $513 $691Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $378Taxes $183 $224
Monthly Total $1,570 $4,157ANNUAL TOTAL $18,840 $49,884Hourly Wage $9.42 $24.94
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 CHILDRESS COUNTY
17% 17% 18% 24%
15% 22% 22%
26%
68%
61% 60% 50%
2,177
2,431 2,367 2,356
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480751
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22% 34% 18%
34%
18% 21%
44%
48% 61%
1,008
588
760
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480752
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Childress County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $508 $675Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $389Taxes $182 $250
Monthly Total $1,563 $4,283ANNUAL TOTAL $18,756 $51,396Hourly Wage $9.38 $25.70
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
10% 7% 13% 15%
15% 20% 17% 23%
75% 73% 70% 62%
4,451 4,272 4,163 4,106
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
480771
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 23% 10%
23%
11% 32%
62%
66%
58%
1,819
989
1,298
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
480772
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Clay County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $474 $769Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $382Taxes $174 $233
Monthly Total $1,517 $4,202ANNUAL TOTAL $18,204 $50,424Hourly Wage $9.10 $25.21
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 COCHRAN COUNTY
21% 19% 18% 23%
24% 26% 30% 29%
55% 55% 52% 48%
1,099 1,069 1,000 1,007
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480791
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22% 28% 19%
33%
21% 30%
45%
51% 51%
409
298 300
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480792
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Cochran County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $375Taxes $177 $216
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.73
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 COKE COUNTY
14% 13% 15% 17%
30% 23% 22% 21%
56% 64% 63% 62%
1,287 1,411
1,541 1,567
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1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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480811
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 23% 9%
11%
10%
40%
69%
67%
51%
673
333
561
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480812
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Coke County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $369Taxes $177 $204
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.37
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 COLEMAN COUNTY
24% 24% 18% 19%
28% 28% 29% 24%
48% 48% 53% 57%
3,514 3,511 3,505 3,407
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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lds
480831
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 27% 14%
24% 25% 23%
58%
48%
63%
1,313
880
1,214
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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480832
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Coleman County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58
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 COLLIN COUNTY
7% 7% 7% 7%
17% 18% 18% 17%
76% 75% 75%
76%
278,363 294,576
312,298 334,794
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480851
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 7% 8%
18% 12%
25%
76%
81%
67%
148,130
132,261
54,403
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480852
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Collin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526
Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47
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 COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY
22% 22% 20% 17%
18% 18% 23% 34%
60% 60% 57% 49%
1,188 1,197 1,127 1,097
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480871
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7%
35%
11%
40%
19%
41%
53%
46%
48%
435
357
305
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480872
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Collingsworth County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $541 $719Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $395Taxes $189 $264
Monthly Total $1,607 $4,347ANNUAL TOTAL $19,284 $52,164Hourly Wage $9.64 $26.08
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 COLORADO COUNTY
14% 17% 18% 15%
27% 23% 20% 27%
59% 60% 62% 58%
8,314 7,883 7,702 7,624
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
480891
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 15% 16%
31%
23% 25%
55%
62%
59%
3,188
2,031
2,405
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
480892
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Colorado County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $477 $658Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $414Taxes $175 $307
Monthly Total $1,521 $4,550ANNUAL TOTAL $18,252 $54,600Hourly Wage $9.13 $27.30
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 COMAL COUNTY
11% 10% 10% 8%
19% 18% 18% 18%
70% 72% 72% 74%
41,058 42,690 44,382 48,604
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480911
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 14% 4%
19% 18% 17%
74%
68% 79%
20,164
13,547 14,893
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480912
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Comal County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402
Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98
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 COMANCHE COUNTY
19% 21% 20% 19%
24% 21% 27% 30%
57% 58% 53% 51%
5,243 5,296 5,096 5,079
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480931
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 29% 15%
32% 25% 31%
52%
46%
54%
1,913
1,302
1,864
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480932
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Comanche County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58
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 CONCHO COUNTY
19% 18% 14% 15%
17% 27% 34%
50%
64% 55% 52%
35%
996 918
821 790
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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480951
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 14% 12%
48%
52%
52%
33%
34%
36%
362
163
265
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480952
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Concho County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $811 $1,077Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $181 $424Taxes $265 $331
Monthly Total $1,988 $4,663ANNUAL TOTAL $23,856 $55,956Hourly Wage $11.93 $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 COOKE COUNTY
15% 14% 13% 13%
22% 26% 26% 27%
63% 60% 61% 60%
14,623 14,409 14,615 14,896
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480971
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 23% 7%
28% 17%
36%
62%
60% 57%
6,681
4,129 4,086
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
480972
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Cooke County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $610 $822Child Care $– $979Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $427Taxes $224 $339
Monthly Total $1,790 $4,701ANNUAL TOTAL $21,480 $56,412Hourly Wage $10.74 $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 CORYELL COUNTY
13% 16% 11% 12%
36% 26% 40% 32%
51% 58%
49% 56%
19,764
22,253 22,380 22,682
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
480991
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
5% 17%
18%
36%
32%
23%
59% 51%
59%
9,380 8,702
4,600
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
480992
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Coryell County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $581 $783Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $391Taxes $198 $255
Monthly Total $1,661 $4,304ANNUAL TOTAL $19,932 $51,648Hourly Wage $9.97 $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 COTTLE COUNTY
11% 14% 19% 26%
35% 24% 25%
25%
54% 62% 56% 49%
617
719 706 679
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 54% 25%
34% 2%
28%
52%
44%
47%
250
130
299
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481012
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Cottle County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $368Taxes $179 $200
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,044ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,528Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.26
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 CRANE COUNTY
16% 17% 13% 14%
17% 21% 21% 22%
67% 62% 66% 64%
1,426 1,551
1,611 1,543
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 18% 9%
18% 9% 56%
71%
73%
35%
706
557
280
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481032
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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D WAY
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Crane County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33
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 CROCKETT COUNTY
14% 18% 21% 26%
21% 18% 10% 12%
65% 64% 69%
62%
1,259 1,273
1,418 1,431
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 34% 28%
8% 4% 33%
72%
62%
39%
693
446
292
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481052
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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D WAY
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Crockett County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37
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 CROSBY COUNTY
21% 24% 21% 19%
28% 23% 25% 38%
51% 53% 54% 43%
2,144 2,195 2,208 2,110
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 31%
16%
47% 28% 35%
41%
41% 49%
807
632 671
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481072
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
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E REP
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Crosby County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $543 $798Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $393Taxes $190 $258
Monthly Total $1,610 $4,322ANNUAL TOTAL $19,320 $51,864Hourly Wage $9.66 $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 CULBERSON COUNTY
28% 32% 33%
26%
24% 18% 15%
32%
48%
50% 52% 42%
724
854 868
762
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481091
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21% 40% 20%
37% 24%
33%
42%
36%
47%
301
202
259
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481092
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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D WAY
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Culberson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $217
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,124ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,488Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.74
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 DALLAM COUNTY
10% 10% 15% 14%
24% 29%
31% 36%
66%
61% 54% 50%
2,154
2,339 2,299 2,360
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481111
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 21%
12%
37% 31%
45%
54%
48%
43%
1,133
890
337
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481112
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Dallam County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55
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 DALLAS COUNTY
16% 17% 17% 14%
26% 28% 27% 29%
58% 55% 56% 57%
843,416 862,007 891,554
924,789
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300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481131
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 22% 11%
29% 28%
30%
60%
50%
59%
473,221
288,775
162,793
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
500,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481132
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Dallas County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,186Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $476Taxes $241 $453
Monthly Total $1,871 $5,235ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $62,820Hourly Wage $11.23 $31.41
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 DAWSON COUNTY
17% 19% 20% 18%
35% 26% 28% 32%
48% 55% 52% 50%
4,424 4,382 4,363 4,329
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
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481151
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 16% 21%
36%
28% 31%
47%
56% 48%
1,868
1,276 1,185
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
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481152
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Dawson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33
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 DEAF SMITH COUNTY
15% 14% 18% 16%
30% 28% 32% 33%
55% 58% 50% 51%
6,053 6,268 6,210 6,081
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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481171
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 23%
13%
36% 27%
38%
53% 50%
49%
2,584
2,264
1,233
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481172
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Deaf Smith County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $526 $699Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $393Taxes $186 $258
Monthly Total $1,587 $4,319ANNUAL TOTAL $19,044 $51,828Hourly Wage $9.52 $25.91
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 DELTA COUNTY
15% 17% 17% 19%
31% 29% 32% 25%
54% 54% 51% 56%
2,045 1,955 1,926 1,971
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481191
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 38%
10%
24% 13% 35%
60%
49%
55%
828
476
667
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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481192
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Delta County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $366Taxes $179 $196
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,276Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.14
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 DENTON COUNTY
8% 9% 9% 8%
19% 20% 22% 21%
73% 71%
69% 71%
237,903 250,239
265,729 281,964
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 8% 4%
23%
13% 33%
68%
79%
63%
137,690
101,915
42,359
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481212
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Denton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526
Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47
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 DEWITT COUNTY
18% 16% 16% 18%
22% 25% 26% 26%
60% 59% 58% 56%
7,046 6,840 6,921 7,105
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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481231
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 23% 18%
28% 19%
31%
58%
58%
51%
2,865
1,895
2,345
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
481232
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, DeWitt County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $533 $658Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $374Taxes $187 $215
Monthly Total $1,596 $4,116ANNUAL TOTAL $19,152 $49,392Hourly Wage $9.58 $24.70
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 DICKENS COUNTY
19% 19% 17% 18%
33% 30% 23% 24%
48% 51% 60% 58%
841 875
928 869
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481251
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21% 30% 6%
22%
7% 40%
57%
63%
54%
342
228
299
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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481252
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Dickens County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $375Taxes $177 $216
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.73
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 DIMMIT COUNTY
33% 28% 23% 26%
25% 25%
24% 30%
42% 47% 53% 44%
3,600 3,428
3,635 3,457
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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481271
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 36% 29%
35% 22% 32%
49%
42% 39%
1,451
944
1,062
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481272
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Dimmit County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $371Taxes $179 $207
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.46
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 DONLEY COUNTY
11% 12% 15% 16%
28% 32% 29% 33%
61% 56%
56% 51%
1,279 1,348
1,277 1,287
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481291
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 24% 11%
37%
20%
36%
47%
56%
53%
520
248
519
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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lds
481292
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Donley County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $387Taxes $177 $245
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.22 $25.55
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
27% 23% 23% 25%
28% 27%
31% 33%
45% 50%
46% 42%
4,138 3,843 3,920 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
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481311
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 36%
19%
41% 25%
33%
39%
39% 48%
1,423
1,189 1,280
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481312
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Duval County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $562 $747Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $401Taxes $194 $278
Monthly Total $1,636 $4,415ANNUAL TOTAL $19,632 $52,980Hourly Wage $9.82 $26.49
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 EASTLAND COUNTY
21% 21% 21% 20%
27% 24% 28% 38%
52% 55% 51% 42%
7,273 7,145 6,970 6,752
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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481331
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22% 26% 15%
41%
22%
41%
37%
52%
44%
3,180
1,111
2,461
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
481332
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Eastland County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $440 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $134 $372Taxes $166 $211
Monthly Total $1,471 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $17,652 $49,152Hourly Wage $8.83 $24.58
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 ECTOR COUNTY
19% 12% 10% 15%
22% 23% 30%
29%
59% 65% 60% 56%
48,630 49,382 50,724 51,012
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481351
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 14%
6%
32%
24%
32%
49%
62%
62%
24,282
17,056
9,674
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
481352
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Ector County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $645 $1,024Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $431Taxes $216 $348
Monthly Total $1,751 $4,745ANNUAL TOTAL $21,012 $56,940Hourly Wage $10.51 $28.47
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 EDWARDS COUNTY
23% 19% 17% 15%
15% 19% 29% 34%
62% 62% 54% 51%
858 854 799
718
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481371
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 18% 20%
45% 45%
24%
49%
37%
56% 238
93
387
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481372
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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TEXA
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Edwards County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $371Taxes $179 $207
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.46
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 EL PASO COUNTY
22% 23% 22% 22%
29% 24% 29% 32%
49% 53% 49% 46%
248,770 260,645 255,736
267,376
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481411
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 31%
23%
38% 26%
31%
48%
43%
46%
119,048
92,565
55,763
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481412
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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TEXA
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, El Paso County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $552 $817Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $396Taxes $192 $265
Monthly Total $1,623 $4,352ANNUAL TOTAL $19,476 $52,224Hourly Wage $9.74 $26.11
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 ELLIS COUNTY
10% 10% 10% 10%
29% 28% 26% 27%
61% 62% 64%
63%
49,598 52,925 53,454
55,586
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481391
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 14% 9%
23% 28%
33%
69% 58%
58%
23,625
19,450
12,511
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481392
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Ellis County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526
Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47
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 ERATH COUNTY
21% 23% 25% 25%
25% 25% 21% 29%
54% 52% 54% 46%
13,922 14,340 14,696 14,197
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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481431
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
32%
20% 16%
27%
27% 36%
41%
53% 48%
7,316
3,760
3,121
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
481432
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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TEXA
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Erath County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $614 $756Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $155 $456Taxes $207 $405
Monthly Total $1,707 $5,013ANNUAL TOTAL $20,484 $60,156Hourly Wage $10.24 $30.08
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 FALLS COUNTY
23% 21% 22% 24%
28% 31% 32% 28%
49% 48% 46% 48%
5,700 5,738 5,496 5,447
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481451
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21% 38% 17%
34%
18% 28%
45%
44%
55%
2,357
1,319
1,771
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481452
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Falls County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $468 $658Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $137 $376Taxes $173 $218
Monthly Total $1,509 $4,132ANNUAL TOTAL $18,108 $49,584Hourly Wage $9.05 $24.79
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 FANNIN COUNTY
14% 15% 17% 17%
26% 26% 22% 27%
60% 59% 61% 56%
11,824 11,943 11,795 12,022
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481471
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 24% 13%
28%
17% 33%
56%
59% 54%
5,243
3,166
3,613
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
481472
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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S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Fannin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $437 $708Child Care $– $979Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $133 $391Taxes $165 $254
Monthly Total $1,466 $4,302ANNUAL TOTAL $17,592 $51,624Hourly Wage $8.80 $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 FAYETTE COUNTY
11% 14% 13% 12%
20% 23% 26% 28%
69% 63% 61% 60%
10,966
10,079 9,748 9,553
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481491
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 10% 16%
33%
16%
31%
58%
74%
53%
3,729
2,375
3,449
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
481492
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Fayette County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $505 $681Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $430Taxes $181 $346
Monthly Total $1,559 $4,732ANNUAL TOTAL $18,708 $56,784Hourly Wage $9.35 $28.39
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 FISHER COUNTY
13% 14% 14% 18%
26% 21% 16%
24%
61%
65% 70%
58%
1,673
1,484
1,619 1,650
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481511
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 19% 18%
29%
11%
25%
53%
70%
57%
692
367
591
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481512
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Fisher County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58
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 FLOYD COUNTY
24% 22% 19% 19%
18% 19% 23% 24%
58% 59% 58% 57%
2,612 2,598 2,400 2,444
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481531
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 34%
8%
22% 15%
36%
63% 51%
56%
978
794
672
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481532
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Floyd County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73
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 FOARD COUNTY
23% 18% 7% 7%
27% 28%
33% 33%
50% 54%
60% 60%
563 535 519 526
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481551
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 16% 2%
28% 27% 40%
65%
57%
58%
191
113
222
0
50
100
150
200
250
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481552
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
E REP
ORT –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Foard County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $368Taxes $179 $200
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,044ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,528Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.26
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 FORT BEND COUNTY
8% 8% 7% 8%
20% 19% 17% 22%
72% 73% 76%
70%
184,308 197,148
214,215 230,121
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
481571
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 10% 8%
24% 17% 33%
70% 73%
59%
91,736 99,074
39,311
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
481572
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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D WAY
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E REP
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Fort Bend County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428
Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70
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
15% 14% 14% 16%
22% 21% 22% 28%
63% 65% 64% 56%
3,734
4,207 4,228 4,114
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
481591
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 25% 9%
25% 20% 38%
59%
55%
53%
1,731
1,052
1,331
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
481592
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
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E REP
ORT –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Franklin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $366Taxes $177 $196
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,276Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.14
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 FREESTONE COUNTY
14% 13% 15% 15%
22% 28% 26% 30%
64% 59% 59% 55%
7,107 7,028 7,351 7,339
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
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481611
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 26%
9%
36% 15% 37%
54%
59% 54%
3,036
2,050 2,253
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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481612
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Freestone County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $376Taxes $177 $218
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,132ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,584Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.79
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 FRIO COUNTY
20% 21% 19% 22%
37% 37% 45% 50%
43% 42% 36% 28%
4,748 4,831 4,854 4,660
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481631
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 32%
24%
64% 46%
31%
22%
22%
45%
1,942
1,522
1,196
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481632
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Frio County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $667Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $420Taxes $179 $322
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,620ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $55,440Hourly Wage $9.28 $27.72
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 GAINES COUNTY
17% 16% 14% 11%
19% 18% 25% 26%
64% 66% 61% 63%
5,348 5,402 5,483 5,630
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481651
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 9% 20%
28% 23%
27%
63% 68%
53%
2,334 2,190
1,106
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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481652
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gaines County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33
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 GALVESTON COUNTY
12% 13% 14% 13%
19% 18% 22% 24%
69% 69% 64% 63%
107,421 111,204 117,452 120,938
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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lds
481671
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 19% 9%
25% 17% 33%
65%
64%
58%
53,897
38,415
28,626
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
481672
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Galveston County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428
Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70
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 GARZA COUNTY
19% 20% 13% 11%
24% 23% 25%
20%
57% 57% 62% 69%
1,649 1,659 1,607 1,625
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481691
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
2%
26%
7%
19%
8%
38%
79% 66%
55%
636
560
429
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481692
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Garza County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73
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 GILLESPIE COUNTY
9% 9% 12% 10%
18% 23% 28% 29%
73% 68% 60% 61%
10,703 10,496 10,606 10,498
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481711
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 18% 7%
36%
18%
29%
55%
64%
64%
3,661
2,241
4,596
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
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481712
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gillespie County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $699 $928Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $166 $454Taxes $232 $401
Monthly Total $1,828 $4,994ANNUAL TOTAL $21,936 $59,928Hourly Wage $10.97 $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 GLASSCOCK COUNTY
7% 3% 5% 5%
23% 19% 11%
27%
70% 78% 84%
68%
430 431
470 438
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481731
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
3% 4% 8%
42%
23% 9%
55%
73%
83%
173 168
97
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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481732
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Glasscock County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $388Taxes $184 $247
Monthly Total $1,579 $4,268ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $51,216Hourly Wage $9.47 $25.61
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 GOLIAD COUNTY
12% 16% 14% 15%
18% 20% 21% 24%
70% 64% 65% 61%
2,920 3,056 2,978
2,798
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481751
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 23% 6%
22%
12% 36%
61%
65%
58%
1,211
690
897
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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481752
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Goliad County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $681 $856Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $164 $400Taxes $226 $275
Monthly Total $1,802 $4,400ANNUAL TOTAL $21,624 $52,800Hourly Wage $10.81 $26.40
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 GONZALES COUNTY
20% 20% 21% 19%
23% 25% 28% 29%
57% 55% 51% 52%
7,036 6,453 6,397 6,611
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481771
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 23% 16%
33% 21%
33%
50%
56%
51%
2,547
2,241
1,823
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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481772
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gonzales County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $374Taxes $177 $215
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,116ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,392Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.70
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 GRAY COUNTY
15% 14% 13% 14%
19% 23% 25% 29%
66% 63% 62% 57%
8,290 8,398 8,403 8,201
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481791
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 21% 10%
33%
18% 33%
54%
61% 57%
3,575
2,333 2,293
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
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481792
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gray County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55
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 GRAYSON COUNTY
14% 16% 14% 12%
24% 21% 24% 26%
62% 63% 62% 62%
44,885 47,770 46,621 47,135
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481811
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 16% 9%
21% 26% 34%
67%
58% 57%
20,428
13,212 13,495
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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481812
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Grayson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $503 $788Child Care $– $979Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $423Taxes $195 $329
Monthly Total $1,640 $4,653ANNUAL TOTAL $19,680 $55,836Hourly Wage $9.84 $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 GREGG COUNTY
20% 16% 17% 18%
20% 28% 21% 30%
60% 56% 62% 52%
44,314 43,650 46,314 45,231
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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481831
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 28% 12%
35% 19%
35%
51%
53%
53%
20,508
13,725
10,998
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481832
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gregg County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $643 $781Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $390Taxes $215 $251
Monthly Total $1,748 $4,286ANNUAL TOTAL $20,976 $51,432Hourly Wage $10.49 $25.72
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 GRIMES COUNTY
14% 18% 17% 17%
31% 24% 24% 29%
55% 58% 59% 54%
8,593 8,816 9,001 9,000
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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481851
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 32% 17%
33% 20% 29%
58%
48% 54%
3,915
2,299
2,786
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
481852
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Grimes County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $399Taxes $177 $273
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,390ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $52,680Hourly Wage $9.22 $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 GUADALUPE COUNTY
10% 9% 10% 9%
21% 23% 19% 20%
69% 68% 71% 71%
44,838 46,633
50,383 51,935
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481871
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 11% 9%
21% 19% 21%
71%
70%
70%
22,566
17,507
11,862
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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481872
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Guadalupe County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402
Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98
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 HALE COUNTY
18% 21% 21% 19%
27% 24% 30% 27%
55% 55% 49% 54%
11,579 11,616 11,644 11,335
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481891
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 30%
11%
27% 21%
36%
58%
49%
53%
5,015
3,758
2,562
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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481892
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hale County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $450 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $375Taxes $168 $216
Monthly Total $1,484 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $17,808 $49,464Hourly Wage $8.90 $24.73
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 HALL COUNTY
27% 23% 21% 25%
28% 29% 35%
42%
45%
48% 44%
33%
1,440
1,270 1,176
1,235
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481911
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 47%
19%
54%
18% 44%
29%
35%
37%
471
301
463
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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481912
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hall County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $457 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $387Taxes $170 $245
Monthly Total $1,494 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $17,928 $51,108Hourly Wage $8.96 $25.55
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
10% 13% 15% 18%
31% 28% 27% 26%
59% 59% 58% 56%
3,064 3,081 3,084 3,231
0
500
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2,000
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3,000
3,500
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Hou
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481931
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
26%
15% 13%
28%
23%
26%
46%
62%
61%
1,260
687
1,284
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1,000
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481932
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hamilton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $519 $699Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $380Taxes $184 $229
Monthly Total $1,577 $4,183ANNUAL TOTAL $18,924 $50,196Hourly Wage $9.46 $25.10
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 HANSFORD COUNTY
13% 16% 17% 16%
19% 21% 25% 35%
68% 63% 58%
49%
1,948 1,918 1,988 1,979
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481951
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 26%
9%
32%
30%
48%
57% 44%
43%
820
701
458
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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481952
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hansford County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $501 $665Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $388Taxes $180 $247
Monthly Total $1,553 $4,269ANNUAL TOTAL $18,636 $51,228Hourly Wage $9.32 $25.61
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 HARDEMAN COUNTY
18% 22% 23% 18%
18% 21% 22% 35%
64% 57% 55% 47%
1,672 1,740 1,706
1,590
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800
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1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481971
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21% 16% 15%
35%
28% 39%
44%
56%
46%
770
339
481
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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481972
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hardeman County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $552 $733Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $377Taxes $192 $222
Monthly Total $1,623 $4,150ANNUAL TOTAL $19,476 $49,800Hourly Wage $9.74 $24.90
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 HARDIN COUNTY
12% 13% 13% 13%
20% 19% 20% 24%
68% 68% 67% 63%
20,182 20,608 20,746 20,408
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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481991
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 17% 13%
29%
12% 30%
61%
71% 57%
9,310
5,754 5,344
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
481992
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hardin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $506 $805Child Care $– $925Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $397Taxes $181 $267
Monthly Total $1,560 $4,364ANNUAL TOTAL $18,720 $52,368Hourly Wage $9.36 $26.18
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 HARRIS COUNTY
16% 16% 15% 15%
27% 27% 29% 28%
57% 57% 56% 57%
1,395,382 1,443,611 1,538,072
1,606,399
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
1,800,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 23% 13%
30% 23%
32%
60%
54%
55%
803,130
536,481
266,788
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482012
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Harris County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428
Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70
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 HARRISON COUNTY
13% 16% 17% 17%
20% 18% 23% 30%
67% 66% 60%
53%
22,875 24,368
22,997 23,742
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 22% 17%
35%
20% 30%
51%
58% 53%
10,643
7,171
5,928
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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482032
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Harrison County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $512 $680Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $376Taxes $183 $220
Monthly Total $1,569 $4,140ANNUAL TOTAL $18,828 $49,680Hourly Wage $9.41 $24.84
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 HARTLEY COUNTY
9% 7% 8% 6%
26% 15% 14% 23%
65% 78%
78% 71%
1,715 1,717 1,817 1,812
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800
1,000
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1,400
1,600
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2,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 9%
27% 12% 29%
73%
77% 62%
663
573 576
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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482052
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hartley County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $567 $753Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $400Taxes $195 $274
Monthly Total $1,642 $4,396ANNUAL TOTAL $19,704 $52,752Hourly Wage $9.85 $26.38
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 HASKELL COUNTY
20% 18% 21% 19%
20% 19% 19% 30%
60% 63% 60% 51%
2,549 2,480 2,297
2,193
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 36% 17%
33% 17%
33%
56%
47%
50%
935
489
769
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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482072
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Haskell County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58
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 HAYS COUNTY
16% 17% 20% 15%
23% 29% 21% 19%
61% 54%
59% 66%
54,422 57,395
63,497
71,267
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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482091
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 14% 7%
18%
18% 24%
63%
68%
69%
38,126
20,346
12,795
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
482092
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hays County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $488Taxes $244 $482
Monthly Total $1,887 $5,371ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $64,452Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.23
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 HEMPHILL COUNTY
13% 16% 12% 11%
12% 13% 19% 21%
75% 71% 69% 68%
1,533 1,405 1,410 1,374
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482111
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 16%
10%
21%
26%
12%
73%
58%
78%
461
602
311
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482112
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hemphill County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55
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 HENDERSON COUNTY
17% 22% 18% 15%
26% 24% 26% 35%
57% 54% 56% 50%
29,810 29,273 30,422 30,403
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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482131
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 28% 13%
38% 26% 38%
54%
46%
49%
11,901
7,480
11,022
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
482132
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Henderson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $618 $849Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $164 $420Taxes $226 $322
Monthly Total $1,801 $4,619ANNUAL TOTAL $21,612 $55,428Hourly Wage $10.81 $27.71
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 HIDALGO COUNTY
30% 31% 32% 28%
29% 27% 28% 38%
41% 42% 40%
34%
212,743 222,849 226,000
234,716
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482151
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16%
42%
22%
50%
27%
38%
34%
31%
40%
82,887
100,978
50,851
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
482152
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hidalgo County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $528 $729Child Care $– $814Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $372Taxes $186 $211
Monthly Total $1,590 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $19,080 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.54 $24.58
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 HILL COUNTY
15% 17% 18% 17%
24% 23% 26% 31%
61% 60% 56% 52%
13,379 13,501 13,108 12,806
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482171
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 29% 11%
36%
17% 35%
51%
54%
54%
5,509
3,326
3,971
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
482172
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hill County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $532 $717Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $383Taxes $187 $236
Monthly Total $1,595 $4,216ANNUAL TOTAL $19,140 $50,592Hourly Wage $9.57 $25.30
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 HOCKLEY COUNTY
16% 13% 15% 15%
19% 27% 23% 27%
65% 60% 62% 58%
7,988 8,033 8,122 8,103
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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lds
482191
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 19% 14%
34%
15% 32%
53%
66%
54%
3,532
2,600
1,971
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
482192
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hockley County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $588 $793Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $392Taxes $200 $257
Monthly Total $1,671 $4,315ANNUAL TOTAL $20,052 $51,780Hourly Wage $10.03 $25.89
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 HOOD COUNTY
11% 8% 10% 10%
21% 28% 27% 27%
68% 64% 63% 63%
20,543 20,783 21,104 21,040
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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482211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 18% 5%
28%
16% 31%
61%
66%
64%
8,439
4,716
7,885
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
482212
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hood County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $610 $822Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $486Taxes $224 $476
Monthly Total $1,790 $5,344ANNUAL TOTAL $21,480 $64,128Hourly Wage $10.74 $32.06
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 HOPKINS COUNTY
18% 16% 17% 17%
15% 20% 22% 29%
67% 64% 61% 54%
13,175 13,468 13,243 13,259
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482231
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 30%
13%
30% 18%
41%
60%
52% 46%
5,217
4,207 3,835
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
482232
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hopkins County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $542 $729Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $154 $396Taxes $204 $266
Monthly Total $1,693 $4,358ANNUAL TOTAL $20,316 $52,296Hourly Wage $10.16 $26.15
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 HOUSTON COUNTY
19% 23% 23% 23%
35% 32% 30% 31%
46% 45% 47% 46%
7,794 7,847 7,911 8,221
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482251
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 39% 17%
37%
15% 34%
43%
46%
49%
3,509
1,877
2,835
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
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482252
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Houston County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $408 $662Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $130 $368Taxes $159 $202
Monthly Total $1,428 $4,051ANNUAL TOTAL $17,136 $48,612Hourly Wage $8.57 $24.31
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 HOWARD COUNTY
13% 17% 16% 16%
31% 27% 25% 33%
56% 56% 59% 51%
11,008 10,869 11,192 11,229
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482271
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 21% 15%
41%
27% 27%
46%
52%
58%
4,966
3,364
2,899
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
482272
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Howard County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $566 $752Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $396Taxes $195 $265
Monthly Total $1,641 $4,355ANNUAL TOTAL $19,692 $52,260Hourly Wage $9.85 $26.13
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 HUDSPETH COUNTY
40% 34% 36% 33%
27% 37% 35%
31%
33% 29%
29%
36%
1,066 1,097 1,022
940
0
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400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482291
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
5%
80%
34%
44%
18%
24%
51%
2%
42%
377
221
342
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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482292
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hudspeth County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $470 $725Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $137 $384Taxes $173 $236
Monthly Total $1,511 $4,219ANNUAL TOTAL $18,132 $50,628Hourly Wage $9.07 $25.31
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 HUNT COUNTY
19% 21% 22% 15%
31% 32% 31% 36%
50% 47% 47% 49%
31,520 30,491 30,698 31,377
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482311
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 29% 7%
40%
25%
40%
49%
46% 53%
14,842
8,361 8,174
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
482312
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hunt County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526
Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47
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 HUTCHINSON COUNTY
14% 13% 15% 17%
21% 21% 22% 24%
65% 66% 63% 59%
8,282 8,336 8,390 7,910
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
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482331
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 24% 14%
25% 15% 32%
61%
61% 54%
3,560
2,317 2,033
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
482332
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Hutchinson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $519 $700Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $393Taxes $184 $258
Monthly Total $1,577 $4,320ANNUAL TOTAL $18,924 $51,840Hourly Wage $9.46 $25.92
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 IRION COUNTY
4% 9% 12% 12%
23% 18% 18% 19%
73% 73%
70% 69%
620 587
625 632
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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482351
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 21% 4%
16% 14%
30%
73%
65% 66%
314
154 164
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482352
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Irion County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $546 $881Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $398Taxes $190 $271
Monthly Total $1,614 $4,381ANNUAL TOTAL $19,368 $52,572Hourly Wage $9.68 $26.29
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 JACK COUNTY
14% 14% 15% 14%
18% 24% 32% 32%
68% 62% 53% 54%
2,984 3,010 2,959 3,066
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482371
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 26%
7%
31% 22%
47%
59%
52% 46%
1,353
943
770
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482372
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jack County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $638 $847Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $158 $392Taxes $214 $257
Monthly Total $1,741 $4,314ANNUAL TOTAL $20,892 $51,768Hourly Wage $10.45 $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 JACKSON COUNTY
11% 13% 14% 14%
19% 17% 20% 21%
70% 70% 66% 65%
5,030 5,191 5,216 5,164
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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482391
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 14% 16%
20%
12% 31%
67%
74% 53%
2,310
1,414 1,440
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482392
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jackson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $541 $729Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $383Taxes $189 $236
Monthly Total $1,607 $4,217ANNUAL TOTAL $19,284 $50,604Hourly Wage $9.64 $25.30
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 JASPER COUNTY
17% 18% 17% 15%
20% 24% 32% 33%
63% 58% 51% 52%
13,624 13,369 12,511
11,910
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482411
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 21% 11%
34%
20% 42%
50%
59%
47%
5,343
2,708
3,859
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
482412
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jasper County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $571 $770Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $382Taxes $196 $233
Monthly Total $1,648 $4,204ANNUAL TOTAL $19,776 $50,448Hourly Wage $9.89 $25.22
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 JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
15% 6% 9% 12%
22%
27% 13% 25%
63%
67% 78%
63%
999
879
1,051 1,013
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482431
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21%
3% 7%
26%
15%
28%
53%
82%
65%
416
155
442
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482432
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jeff Davis County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $748 $994Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $173 $419Taxes $246 $319
Monthly Total $1,898 $4,606ANNUAL TOTAL $22,776 $55,272Hourly Wage $11.39 $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 JEFFERSON COUNTY
19% 20% 21% 19%
23% 21% 23% 26%
58% 59% 56% 55%
90,767 93,111 94,400 95,801
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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482451
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 32% 12%
31%
15% 27%
53%
53% 61%
48,936
24,307 22,558
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
482452
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jefferson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $506 $805Child Care $– $925Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $397Taxes $181 $267
Monthly Total $1,560 $4,364ANNUAL TOTAL $18,720 $52,368Hourly Wage $9.36 $26.18
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 JIM HOGG COUNTY
18% 14% 21% 24%
28% 35% 30% 35%
54% 51% 49%
41%
1,738 1,784 1,773
1,592
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482471
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 37% 24%
45% 22%
35%
41%
41%
41% 527
415
650
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482472
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jim Hogg County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $931Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $378Taxes $179 $225
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,162ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,944Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.97
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 JIM WELLS COUNTY
22% 20% 21% 21%
26% 28% 29% 30%
52% 52% 50% 49%
13,599 13,118 13,488 13,557
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482491
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 28%
20%
33% 13% 45%
51%
59% 35%
5,596
4,485
3,476
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
482492
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jim Wells County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $593 $777Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $405Taxes $201 $287
Monthly Total $1,678 $4,458ANNUAL TOTAL $20,136 $53,496Hourly Wage $10.07 $26.75
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 JOHNSON COUNTY
11% 12% 12% 10%
25% 26% 29% 36%
64% 62% 59% 54%
51,579 52,680 55,458 54,048
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482511
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 13% 8%
38% 33%
35%
55%
54%
57%
22,421
18,518
13,109
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482512
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Johnson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $624 $913Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $498Taxes $228 $504
Monthly Total $1,810 $5,475ANNUAL TOTAL $21,720 $65,700Hourly Wage $10.86 $32.85
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 JONES COUNTY
12% 15% 16% 15%
30% 28% 21% 22%
58% 57% 63% 63%
5,796 5,566 5,641 5,580
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482531
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 30%
9%
24% 9% 31%
66%
61%
60%
2,286
1,511
1,783
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482532
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jones County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $524 $786Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $389Taxes $185 $249
Monthly Total $1,584 $4,279ANNUAL TOTAL $19,008 $51,348Hourly Wage $9.50 $25.67
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 KARNES COUNTY
21% 23% 22% 23%
14% 19% 28% 30%
65% 58% 50% 47%
4,657 4,496 4,460
4,288
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
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482551
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10%
36% 26%
36%
28%
24%
54%
36% 50%
1,700
1,314 1,274
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
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482552
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Karnes County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $658Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $419Taxes $184 $319
Monthly Total $1,579 $4,607ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $55,284Hourly Wage $9.47 $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 KAUFMAN COUNTY
11% 14% 15% 12%
25% 28% 25% 31%
64% 58% 60%
57%
34,599 35,432 35,725 36,696
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482571
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
5% 22%
12%
37% 23%
32%
58%
55%
56%
15,855
12,875
7,966
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
482572
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kaufman County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526
Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47
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 KENDALL COUNTY
8% 8% 8% 6%
23% 21% 19% 26%
69% 71% 73% 68%
12,257 12,987 13,119 13,390
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482591
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 8% 5%
28% 23% 27%
66%
69% 68%
5,473
3,837 4,080
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
482592
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kendall County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $661 $1,025Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $161 $467Taxes $221 $431
Monthly Total $1,774 $5,134ANNUAL TOTAL $21,288 $61,608Hourly Wage $10.64 $30.80
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 KENEDY COUNTY
30% 21% 14%
19%
15%
30% 52%
49% 55%
49%
34%
32%
92
168
131
170
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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482611
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
4%
34% 25%
61% 57%
31%
35%
9% 44%
67
44
59
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482612
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kenedy County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $596 $791Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $407Taxes $202 $292
Monthly Total $1,682 $4,479ANNUAL TOTAL $20,184 $53,748Hourly Wage $10.09 $26.87
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 KENT COUNTY
7% 8% 8% 12% 13%
29% 28% 25%
80%
63% 64%
63%
365 394
374
284
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482631
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 18% 13%
31%
6%
30%
60%
76%
57%
119
62
103
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482632
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kent County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $377Taxes $184 $221
Monthly Total $1,579 $4,144ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $49,728Hourly Wage $9.47 $24.86
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 KERR COUNTY
11% 14% 13% 14%
27% 28% 31% 28%
62% 58% 56% 58%
20,323 20,656 20,353 20,476
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482651
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 27% 7%
31% 25% 26%
55%
48%
67%
7,712
4,476
8,288
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
482652
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kerr County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $584 $817Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $440Taxes $199 $368
Monthly Total $1,665 $4,836ANNUAL TOTAL $19,980 $58,032Hourly Wage $9.99 $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 KIMBLE COUNTY
12% 16% 21% 19%
17% 15% 16% 22%
71% 69% 63%
59%
1,897 1,950 2,064 2,119
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482671
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 37% 14%
23% 12%
26%
61%
51%
60%
834
390
895
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482672
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kimble County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $506 $672Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $371Taxes $181 $208
Monthly Total $1,560 $4,082ANNUAL TOTAL $18,720 $48,984Hourly Wage $9.36 $24.49
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 KING COUNTY
4% 6% 3% 13%
18% 22% 32%
87% 78%
72% 65%
95 103
127
114
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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482691
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12%
28% 20% 54%
72%
68% 46%
65
25 24
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482692
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, King County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $708 $940Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $167 $411Taxes $234 $302
Monthly Total $1,840 $4,526ANNUAL TOTAL $22,080 $54,312Hourly Wage $11.04 $27.16
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 KINNEY COUNTY
20% 22% 20% 15%
43% 32% 39% 42%
37% 46% 41% 43%
1,150 1,185 1,157 1,139
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482711
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 39% 8%
34%
39%
55%
52%
22%
37%
591
148
400
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482712
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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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kinney County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $371Taxes $177 $207
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.46
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 KLEBERG COUNTY
23% 27% 27% 24%
20% 23% 23% 32%
57% 50% 50% 44%
10,857 11,081 11,059 10,777
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
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Hou
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482731
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
24% 27%
19%
36%
25%
33%
40%
48%
48%
5,067
3,295
2,415
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
482732
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kleberg County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $568 $753Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $402Taxes $195 $280
Monthly Total $1,643 $4,424ANNUAL TOTAL $19,716 $53,088Hourly Wage $9.86 $26.54
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 KNOX COUNTY
16% 22% 18% 16%
23% 22% 25% 34%
61% 56% 57%
50%
1,625 1,598 1,528
1,374
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482751
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 24% 16%
37% 24% 40%
53%
52% 44%
519
421 434
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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482752
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Knox County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58
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 LA SALLE COUNTY
25% 25% 20% 19%
32% 37% 38%
42%
43% 38% 42%
39%
1,872 1,884 1,860
2,101
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482831
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 20% 25%
49% 49%
31%
40%
31%
44%
714
578
809
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482832
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, La Salle County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $537 $713Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $378Taxes $188 $223
Monthly Total $1,602 $4,154ANNUAL TOTAL $19,224 $49,848Hourly Wage $9.61 $24.92
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 LAMAR COUNTY
17% 20% 19% 20%
20% 19% 19% 25%
63% 61% 62% 55%
19,272 19,008 18,965 19,077
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482771
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 30% 13%
24% 16%
35%
57%
54% 52%
8,022
5,564 5,491
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
482772
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lamar County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $547 $664Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $366Taxes $191 $198
Monthly Total $1,616 $4,031ANNUAL TOTAL $19,392 $48,372Hourly Wage $9.70 $24.19
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 LAMB COUNTY
15% 19% 21% 18%
34% 32% 27% 32%
51% 49% 52% 50%
4,804 4,890 4,784 4,817
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482791
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 31%
16%
37% 20% 39%
53%
49% 45%
1,949
1,497 1,371
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482792
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lamb County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73
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 LAMPASAS COUNTY
13% 13% 13% 13%
19% 20% 21% 22%
68% 67% 66% 65%
6,993 7,639 7,409 7,583
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482811
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 17% 11%
28%
15% 23%
59%
68% 66%
3,004
2,268 2,311
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
482812
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lampasas County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $542 $658Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $375Taxes $189 $217
Monthly Total $1,608 $4,125ANNUAL TOTAL $19,296 $49,500Hourly Wage $9.65 $24.75
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 LAVACA COUNTY
11% 11% 12% 12%
22% 22% 22% 23%
67% 67% 66% 65%
7,974 7,879 7,751 7,741
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482851
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 14% 12%
20% 17%
33%
68%
69%
55%
2,888
2,234
2,619
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
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482852
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lavaca County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $406 $658Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $130 $374Taxes $158 $215
Monthly Total $1,425 $4,116ANNUAL TOTAL $17,100 $49,392Hourly Wage $8.55 $24.70
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
11% 13% 14% 16%
21% 23% 27% 26%
68% 64% 59% 58%
6,022 6,026 5,967 6,014
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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482871
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 18% 14%
28%
17% 32%
57%
65% 54%
2,802
1,577 1,635
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482872
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $427Taxes $179 $339
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,699ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $56,388Hourly Wage $9.28 $28.19
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
15% 16% 14% 16%
26% 23% 26% 26%
59% 61% 60% 58%
6,569 6,434 6,170 6,279
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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482891
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 26% 10%
22% 24% 31%
63%
50%
59%
2,423
1,536
2,320
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482892
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Leon County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $399Taxes $177 $273
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,390ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $52,680Hourly Wage $9.22 $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 LIBERTY COUNTY
16% 15% 17% 16%
27% 29% 39% 39%
57% 56% 44% 45%
25,089 25,042 24,886 26,204
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482911
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 22% 12%
44%
27% 45%
42%
51% 43%
11,503
7,899
6,802
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
482912
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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S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Liberty County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428
Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70
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 LIMESTONE COUNTY
15% 17% 17% 18%
26% 29% 33% 37%
59% 54% 50% 45%
7,795 8,245 8,183 8,046
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
482931
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 37%
14%
46% 27%
32%
43%
36% 54%
3,684
1,947
2,415
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
482932
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Limestone County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $476 $772Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $390Taxes $174 $253
Monthly Total $1,519 $4,295ANNUAL TOTAL $18,228 $51,540Hourly Wage $9.11 $25.77
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 LIPSCOMB COUNTY
13% 11% 9% 10%
17% 20% 19% 22%
70% 69% 72% 68%
1,127 1,129 1,173
1,235
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
482951
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 14% 8%
24% 15% 29%
67%
71% 63%
564
379
292
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482952
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lipscomb County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $507 $673Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $389Taxes $181 $250
Monthly Total $1,561 $4,281ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $51,372Hourly Wage $9.37 $25.69
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 LIVE OAK COUNTY
13% 13% 13% 13%
24% 29% 32% 36%
63% 58% 55% 51%
3,856 3,829 3,738 3,670
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
482971
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 26% 11%
42% 13%
45%
51%
61%
44%
1,398
901
1,371
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
482972
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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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Live Oak County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $518 $658Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $390Taxes $184 $251
Monthly Total $1,576 $4,288ANNUAL TOTAL $18,912 $51,456Hourly Wage $9.46 $25.73
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 LLANO COUNTY
12% 12% 14% 12%
28% 25% 23% 28%
60% 63% 63% 60%
8,463 8,536 8,651 8,796
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
482991
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 23% 12%
29% 27%
28%
63%
50%
60%
3,302
1,398
4,096
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
482992
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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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Llano County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $562 $747Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $439Taxes $194 $366
Monthly Total $1,636 $4,827ANNUAL TOTAL $19,632 $57,924Hourly Wage $9.82 $28.96
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 LOVING COUNTY
9% 15% 14%
37% 30% 30% 100%
54% 55%
56% 22
35 33
37
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
42% 26%
42%
74%
100%
16%
23
2
12
0
5
10
15
20
25
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483012
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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E REP
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Loving County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $388Taxes $184 $247
Monthly Total $1,579 $4,268ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $51,216Hourly Wage $9.47 $25.61
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 LUBBOCK COUNTY
19% 20% 17% 19%
21% 19% 23% 23%
60% 61% 60% 58%
104,810 106,257 110,867 111,975
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22% 20%
8%
24%
23%
20%
54%
57%
72%
57,056
32,170
22,749
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
483032
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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D WAY
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lubbock County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $543 $798Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $393Taxes $190 $258
Monthly Total $1,610 $4,322ANNUAL TOTAL $19,320 $51,864Hourly Wage $9.66 $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 LYNN COUNTY
15% 17% 16% 19%
22% 21% 27% 25%
63% 62% 57% 56%
2,165 2,173 2,158 2,157
0
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2,000
2,500
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Hou
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483051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 30%
21%
28% 25%
21%
62%
45% 58%
878
651 628
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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483052
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lynn County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $449 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $375Taxes $168 $216
Monthly Total $1,483 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $17,796 $49,464Hourly Wage $8.90 $24.73
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
18% 16% 19% 17%
26% 27% 23% 26%
56% 57% 58%
57%
3,592 3,588 3,839
4,121
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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483131
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 23% 9%
24% 20%
34%
58%
57% 57%
1,615
1,265 1,241
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
483132
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Madison County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $399Taxes $177 $273
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,390ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $52,680Hourly Wage $9.22 $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 MARION COUNTY
26% 24% 24% 23%
21% 21% 23% 27%
53% 55% 53% 50%
4,744 4,620 4,439 4,387
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
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483151
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22% 30% 22%
32%
23%
23%
46%
47%
55%
1,998
801
1,588
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483152
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Marion County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $374Taxes $179 $214
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,110ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,320Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.66
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 MARTIN COUNTY
10% 14% 14% 12%
35% 35%
22% 25%
55% 51% 64%
63%
1,492 1,531 1,563 1,629
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483171
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 14% 5%
30%
23%
18%
55%
63%
77%
709
551
369
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483172
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Martin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $406 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $130 $384Taxes $158 $237
Monthly Total $1,425 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $17,100 $50,652Hourly Wage $8.55 $25.33
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 MASON COUNTY
18% 16% 13% 17%
21% 16% 22%
40%
61% 68% 65%
43%
1,553
1,690 1,678 1,688
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483191
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 24% 15%
52%
26%
36%
33%
50%
49%
630
348
710
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483192
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Mason County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $754 $1,002Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $173 $414Taxes $248 $308
Monthly Total $1,906 $4,555ANNUAL TOTAL $22,872 $54,660Hourly Wage $11.44 $27.33
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 MATAGORDA COUNTY
19% 18% 20% 22%
20% 27% 26% 27%
61% 55% 54% 51%
13,568 13,278 13,143 13,666
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 32% 21%
28% 21% 31%
56%
47% 48%
6,170
3,956 3,540
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
483212
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Matagorda County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $530 $704Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $433Taxes $200 $353
Monthly Total $1,672 $4,766ANNUAL TOTAL $20,064 $57,192Hourly Wage $10.03 $28.60
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 MAVERICK COUNTY
32% 32% 29% 26%
30% 31% 31% 33%
38% 37% 40% 41%
15,203 15,843 16,091 16,221
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
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483231
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13%
30% 41%
41%
27%
32%
46%
43%
27%
5,688
7,039
3,494
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
483232
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Maverick County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $371Taxes $182 $207
Monthly Total $1,565 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,780 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.39 $24.46
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 MCCULLOCH COUNTY
20% 17% 16% 16%
23% 28% 27% 28%
57% 55% 57% 56%
3,098 3,053 3,055 3,101
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 18% 14%
21% 37% 30%
62%
45% 56%
1,203
847
1,051
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483072
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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TEXA
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, McCulloch County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37
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 MCLENNAN COUNTY
20% 18% 18% 17%
24% 28% 24% 27%
56% 54% 58% 56%
83,212 85,171 87,345 87,163
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483091
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 21% 8%
26% 24%
30%
55%
55%
62%
38,552
26,802
21,809
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
483092
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, McLennan County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $490 $779Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $391Taxes $178 $255
Monthly Total $1,539 $4,305ANNUAL TOTAL $18,468 $51,660Hourly Wage $9.23 $25.83
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 MCMULLEN COUNTY
7% 17% 16% 9%
34% 22% 25% 30%
59% 61%
59% 61%
307 289
251 233
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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483111
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 10% 8%
55%
39% 12%
32%
51%
80% 64
51
118
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483112
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, McMullen County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $394Taxes $184 $261
Monthly Total $1,579 $4,335ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $52,020Hourly Wage $9.47 $26.01
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 MEDINA COUNTY
18% 15% 14% 14%
23% 22% 25% 24%
59% 63% 61% 62%
15,641 15,349 15,221 15,104
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
483251
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 17% 15%
26% 15% 30%
64%
68% 55%
6,288
4,459 4,357
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
483252
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Medina County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $425 $658Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $132 $419Taxes $163 $319
Monthly Total $1,451 $4,607ANNUAL TOTAL $17,412 $55,284Hourly Wage $8.71 $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 MENARD COUNTY
21% 25% 21% 18%
21% 23% 24% 28%
58% 52% 55% 54%
927 869 886
936
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483271
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
22% 17% 15%
28%
11%
45%
50%
72%
40%
326
296 314
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483272
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Menard County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37
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 MIDLAND COUNTY
13% 6% 7% 8%
19% 22% 22%
26%
68% 72% 71%
66%
48,730 51,216
53,655 56,178
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483291
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
4% 13% 11%
27% 19%
37%
69%
68%
52%
28,364
17,838
9,976
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
483292
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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TEXA
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Midland County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $775 $1,256Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $176 $462Taxes $254 $419
Monthly Total $1,936 $5,079ANNUAL TOTAL $23,232 $60,948Hourly Wage $11.62 $30.47
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 MILAM COUNTY
17% 23% 19% 16%
18%
23% 28% 31%
65% 54% 53% 53%
9,507 9,304 9,279 9,423
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
483311
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 20% 11%
31%
21% 39%
51%
59%
50%
3,923
2,454
3,046
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
483312
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Milam County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $504 $669Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $376Taxes $181 $220
Monthly Total $1,558 $4,140ANNUAL TOTAL $18,696 $49,680Hourly Wage $9.35 $24.84
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 MILLS COUNTY
13% 17% 15% 15%
34% 31% 27% 28%
53% 52%
58% 57%
1,974 1,855 1,798
1,875
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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483331
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 21% 11%
27% 17%
36%
58% 62%
53% 550 523
802
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483332
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Mills County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $217
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,125ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,500Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.75
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 MITCHELL COUNTY
13% 13% 10% 11%
23% 27% 23% 20%
64% 60% 67% 69%
2,711 2,747 2,690 2,660
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483351
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
3% 12% 23%
24%
5%
24%
73%
83%
53%
1,340
589
731
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483352
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Mitchell County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58
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 MONTAGUE COUNTY
16% 17% 15% 15%
17% 19% 19% 25%
67% 64% 66% 60%
7,978 8,058 8,090 8,083
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1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
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483371
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 23% 9%
23% 15% 35%
62%
62%
56%
3,270
2,142
2,671
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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483372
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Montague County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $532 $706Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $374Taxes $187 $214
Monthly Total $1,595 $4,112ANNUAL TOTAL $19,140 $49,344Hourly Wage $9.57 $24.67
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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY
10% 11% 10% 10%
20% 20% 24% 22%
70% 69% 66%
68%
162,010 166,278 179,867
193,637
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50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483391
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 14% 7%
24% 15%
31%
67%
71%
62%
88,100
65,679
39,858
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
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483392
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Montgomery County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428
Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70
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 MOORE COUNTY
10% 12% 15% 15%
30% 25% 28% 30%
60% 63% 57% 55%
6,787 6,797 6,836 6,772
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483411
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 21%
18%
36% 22%
33%
55% 57%
49%
2,856 2,722
1,194
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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483412
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Moore County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $509 $676Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $390Taxes $182 $251
Monthly Total $1,564 $4,286ANNUAL TOTAL $18,768 $51,432Hourly Wage $9.38 $25.72
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 MORRIS COUNTY
17% 17% 17% 19%
26% 25% 25% 24%
57% 58% 58% 57%
5,131 5,028 4,967 5,015
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483431
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 29% 12%
33% 14%
21%
51%
57% 67%
1,972
1,414
1,629
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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483432
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Morris County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $406 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $130 $366Taxes $158 $196
Monthly Total $1,425 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $17,100 $48,276Hourly Wage $8.55 $24.14
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 MOTLEY COUNTY
24% 23% 13% 14%
24% 22% 39% 32%
52% 55% 48% 54%
435 457 462 475
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483451
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 16% 14%
29% 38%
31%
58%
46%
55%
184
94
197
0
50
100
150
200
250
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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483452
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Motley County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73
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 NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
24% 25% 23% 23%
25% 23% 24% 31%
51% 52% 53% 46%
22,929 24,099 24,734
23,080
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483471
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
24% 33% 11%
37%
17%
36%
39%
50%
53%
10,644
6,916
5,520
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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483472
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Nacogdoches County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $625 $774Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $157 $383Taxes $210 $235
Monthly Total $1,723 $4,211ANNUAL TOTAL $20,676 $50,532Hourly Wage $10.34 $25.27
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 NAVARRO COUNTY
17% 18% 18% 18%
26% 33% 32% 35%
57% 49% 50% 47%
17,598 17,627 17,660 17,409
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483491
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 27%
13%
38% 30%
37%
49%
43%
50%
6,965
5,908
4,536
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
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483492
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Navarro County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $563 $748Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $157 $476Taxes $210 $453
Monthly Total $1,723 $5,237ANNUAL TOTAL $20,676 $62,844Hourly Wage $10.34 $31.42
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 NEWTON COUNTY
18% 17% 13% 16%
26% 26% 34% 39%
56% 57% 53% 45%
5,164 5,185 4,823
4,629
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483511
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 23% 11%
43%
22%
41%
40%
55%
48%
2,247
835
1,547
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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483512
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Newton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $430 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $133 $368Taxes $164 $201
Monthly Total $1,458 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $17,496 $48,552Hourly Wage $8.75 $24.28
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 NOLAN COUNTY
19% 19% 18% 18%
19% 23% 29% 31%
62% 58% 53% 51%
5,836 5,709 5,449 5,625
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
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483531
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 26% 12%
33%
21% 39%
51%
53% 49%
2,497
1,564 1,564
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
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483532
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Nolan County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58
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 NUECES COUNTY
17% 16% 17% 14%
28% 24% 24% 28%
55% 60% 59% 58%
123,072 123,035 129,264 129,254
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483551
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 19% 13%
31% 20%
31%
57%
61% 56%
59,626
38,776
30,852
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
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483552
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Nueces County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $737 $996Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $171 $434Taxes $243 $354
Monthly Total $1,882 $4,773ANNUAL TOTAL $22,584 $57,276Hourly Wage $11.29 $28.64
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 OCHILTREE COUNTY
15% 19% 15% 14%
21% 17% 22% 27%
64% 64% 63% 59%
3,533 3,732 3,770
3,587
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483571
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 18% 11%
29% 19%
43%
60% 63%
46%
1,532
1,387
668
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
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Hou
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483572
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Ochiltree County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $559 $743Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $398Taxes $193 $271
Monthly Total $1,631 $4,381ANNUAL TOTAL $19,572 $52,572Hourly Wage $9.79 $26.29
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 OLDHAM COUNTY
9% 10% 14% 10%
20% 26% 31%
22%
71% 64%
55% 68%
710 727
643 616
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483591
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 18% 4%
17% 13% 37%
73%
69%
59%
227
188 201
0
50
100
150
200
250
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483592
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Oldham County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $453 $735Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $397Taxes $169 $269
Monthly Total $1,488 $4,370ANNUAL TOTAL $17,856 $52,440Hourly Wage $8.93 $26.22
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 ORANGE COUNTY
15% 17% 16% 14%
21% 16% 21% 19%
64% 67% 63% 67%
29,066 30,420
32,952 32,538
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483611
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 17% 8%
16% 20%
23%
68%
63% 69%
14,809
9,453
8,276
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
483612
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Orange County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $506 $805Child Care $– $925Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $397Taxes $181 $267
Monthly Total $1,560 $4,364ANNUAL TOTAL $18,720 $52,368Hourly Wage $9.36 $26.18
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 PALO PINTO COUNTY
14% 18% 18% 18%
27% 33% 31% 34%
59% 49% 51% 48%
10,447 10,385 10,413 10,416
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483631
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 28% 12%
34%
32% 34%
49%
40% 54%
4,701
2,548
3,167
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
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483632
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Palo Pinto County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $570 $768Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $158 $479Taxes $212 $459
Monthly Total $1,733 $5,266ANNUAL TOTAL $20,796 $63,192Hourly Wage $10.40 $31.60
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 PANOLA COUNTY
14% 17% 15% 13%
18% 11% 18% 26%
68% 72% 67% 61%
8,805 8,965 8,979 8,905
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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483651
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 20% 9%
28%
11% 35%
60%
69%
56%
4,071
2,201
2,633
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
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483652
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Panola County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $489 $659Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $374Taxes $177 $214
Monthly Total $1,537 $4,111ANNUAL TOTAL $18,444 $49,332Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.67
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 PARKER COUNTY
13% 7% 9% 10%
23% 28% 23%
28%
64% 65% 68% 62%
43,140 42,326 42,629 44,098
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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483671
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 12% 7%
27% 24% 33%
63%
64% 60%
19,138
13,388
11,572
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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483672
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Parker County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $624 $913Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $498Taxes $228 $504
Monthly Total $1,810 $5,475ANNUAL TOTAL $21,720 $65,700Hourly Wage $10.86 $32.85
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 PARMER COUNTY
18% 18% 15% 15%
29% 21% 29% 31%
53% 61% 56% 54%
3,299 3,299 3,278 3,219
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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lds
483691
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7%
26%
10%
36%
22%
35%
57% 52%
55%
1,196 1,240
783
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483692
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Parmer County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55
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 PECOS COUNTY
21% 19% 17% 13%
26% 29% 30% 36%
53% 52% 53% 51%
4,912 4,745 4,546
4,334
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483711
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 10% 22%
37%
34% 37%
54%
56% 41%
1,942
1,174 1,218
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483712
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Pecos County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $459 $700Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $389Taxes $170 $249
Monthly Total $1,496 $4,280ANNUAL TOTAL $17,952 $51,360Hourly Wage $8.98 $25.68
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
21% 16% 16% 17%
27% 23% 28% 28%
52% 61% 56% 55%
17,067 17,292 17,195 17,790
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483731
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 28% 12%
30% 21% 30%
55%
51%
58%
7,686
4,334
5,770
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
483732
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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D WAY
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TEXA
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Polk County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $448 $702Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $373Taxes $168 $213
Monthly Total $1,482 $4,107ANNUAL TOTAL $17,784 $49,284Hourly Wage $8.89 $24.64
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 POTTER COUNTY
19% 22% 19% 20%
28% 28%
29% 28%
53% 50% 52% 52%
42,049 43,376 42,467 42,179
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483751
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 30%
19%
36% 22%
22%
52%
48%
59%
19,036
13,847
9,296
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483752
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Potter County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $507 $814Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $408Taxes $181 $293
Monthly Total $1,561 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $53,808Hourly Wage $9.37 $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 PRESIDIO COUNTY
27% 26% 25% 29%
28% 33% 36% 34%
45% 41% 39% 37%
2,617 2,654 2,646 2,565
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483771
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 36%
41%
46% 33%
24%
43%
31%
35%
938
626
1,001
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483772
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Presidio County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $217
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,124ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,488Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.74
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 RAINS COUNTY
12% 11% 11% 12%
26% 22% 26% 28%
62% 67% 63% 60%
4,069 4,256 4,188 4,252
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
483791
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 14% 14%
28%
22%
31%
63%
64%
55%
1,708
868
1,676
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
483792
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Rains County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $374Taxes $177 $214
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,110ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,320Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.66
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 RANDALL COUNTY
10% 13% 10% 8%
12% 14% 14% 22%
78% 73% 76% 70%
49,187 48,295 49,310 49,728
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483811
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 8% 6%
24%
19% 21%
67%
73% 73%
23,856
14,500
11,372
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
483812
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Randall County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $507 $814Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $408Taxes $181 $293
Monthly Total $1,561 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $53,808Hourly Wage $9.37 $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 REAGAN COUNTY
11% 9% 17% 14%
8% 11%
15% 20%
81% 80% 68% 66%
1,142 1,172 1,200 1,190
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483831
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 22% 6%
17% 17%
38%
72%
61%
56%
566
426
198
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483832
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Reagan County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37
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 REAL COUNTY
23% 19% 16% 18%
25% 35% 31% 33%
52% 46% 53% 49%
1,335
1,218 1,208 1,192
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483851
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
25% 25% 11%
31%
35%
34%
44%
40%
55%
451
175
566
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483852
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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D WAY
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Real County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $371Taxes $179 $207
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.46
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 RED RIVER COUNTY
17% 18% 20% 18%
23% 29% 31% 34%
60% 53% 49% 48%
5,108 4,945 5,144 5,163
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483871
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 27% 20%
40%
14%
38%
47%
59%
42%
2,397
991
1,775
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483872
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Red River County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $366Taxes $177 $196
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,276Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.14
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 REEVES COUNTY
30% 23% 21% 18%
31% 33% 34% 34%
39% 44%
45% 48%
3,628 3,474
3,705 3,764
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483891
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 15% 23%
34%
30%
39%
50%
55%
38%
1,575
1,063 1,126
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
483892
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Reeves County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33
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 REFUGIO COUNTY
15% 15% 18% 16%
21% 25% 19% 24%
64% 60% 63% 60%
2,786 2,784 2,771 2,761
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483911
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 32%
9%
27% 16%
27%
61%
52% 64%
1,090
749
922
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483912
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Refugio County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $390Taxes $179 $251
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,288ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,456Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.73
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 ROBERTS COUNTY
14% 7% 2% 2%
16% 21% 16% 17%
70% 72% 82% 81%
328 347 348 342
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483931
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
2% 4%
23% 13% 15%
75% 87%
81%
126 123
93
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483932
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Roberts County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $392Taxes $184 $255
Monthly Total $1,579 $4,307ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $51,684Hourly Wage $9.47 $25.84
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 ROBERTSON COUNTY
20% 20% 20% 16%
30% 27% 28% 27%
50% 53% 52% 57%
6,232 5,989 6,002
6,366
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483951
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 22% 12%
31%
17% 32%
53%
61% 56%
2,792
1,767 1,807
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483952
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Robertson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $654 $862Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $426Taxes $219 $335
Monthly Total $1,764 $4,683ANNUAL TOTAL $21,168 $56,196Hourly Wage $10.58 $28.10
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 ROCKWALL COUNTY
6% 5% 5% 6% 13%
21% 23% 24%
81% 74%
72% 70%
26,488 27,502 29,401 29,392
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
483971
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 8% 4%
23% 20% 36%
71% 72%
60%
11,726 11,864
5,802
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
483972
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Rockwall County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526
Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47
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 RUNNELS COUNTY
21% 18% 20% 16%
25% 25% 28% 30%
54% 57% 52% 54%
3,953 3,976 3,739 3,792
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
483991
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 26% 12%
33% 19% 35%
54%
55%
53%
1,487
1,002
1,303
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
483992
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Runnels County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58
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 RUSK COUNTY
14% 14% 15% 15%
19% 23% 28% 27%
67% 63% 57% 58%
18,272 17,780 17,794 17,795
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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484011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 24% 12%
30% 17%
35%
58%
59% 53%
7,562
5,300 4,933
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
484012
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Rusk County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $460 $662Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $374Taxes $171 $215
Monthly Total $1,498 $4,115ANNUAL TOTAL $17,976 $49,380Hourly Wage $8.99 $24.69
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 SABINE COUNTY
18% 21% 22% 19%
26% 27% 28% 36%
56% 52% 50% 45%
4,430 4,269
3,965 3,682
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
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484031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 44% 11%
45%
19%
36%
36%
37%
53% 1,296
625
1,761
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
484032
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Sabine County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $501 $666Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $180 $203
Monthly Total $1,553 $4,057ANNUAL TOTAL $18,636 $48,684Hourly Wage $9.32 $24.34
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 SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY
27% 26% 23% 25%
27% 25% 36% 41%
46%
49% 41% 34%
3,691
3,368 3,117
2,972
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
26% 39% 18%
43%
21%
48%
31%
40%
34%
1,188
563
1,221
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484052
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, San Augustine County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $368Taxes $177 $201
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,552Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.28
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 SAN JACINTO COUNTY
17% 17% 18% 15%
25% 27% 28% 29%
58% 56% 54% 56%
8,968 9,300 9,285 9,631
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 21% 13%
33%
24% 28%
53%
55%
59%
4,173
2,218
3,240
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
484072
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, San Jacinto County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $368Taxes $177 $201
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,552Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.28
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 SAN PATRICIO COUNTY
20% 13% 13% 14%
24% 27% 20%
31%
56% 60% 67% 55%
21,895 23,040 23,156 23,761
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484091
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 20%
14%
32% 25%
37%
60% 55%
49%
9,461
8,284
6,016
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484092
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, San Patricio County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $737 $996Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $171 $434Taxes $243 $354
Monthly Total $1,882 $4,773ANNUAL TOTAL $22,584 $57,276Hourly Wage $11.29 $28.64
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 SAN SABA COUNTY
22% 19% 17% 17%
30% 32% 35% 34%
48% 49% 48% 49%
2,122 2,054 2,098 2,110
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484111
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 22% 12%
36%
29% 35%
45%
49%
53%
846
480
784
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484112
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, San Saba County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $217
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,125ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,500Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.75
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 SCHLEICHER COUNTY
16% 21% 24%
15%
20% 17%
26%
22%
64%
62% 50% 63%
989
1,114 1,028
1,091
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484131
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 14% 24%
28%
8%
32%
60%
78% 44%
459
360
272
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484132
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Schleicher County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $369Taxes $177 $204
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.37
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 SCURRY COUNTY
19% 16% 12% 8%
16% 19% 21% 32%
65% 65% 67% 60%
6,181 6,148 5,894 5,908
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484151
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
5% 9% 11%
34% 32% 29%
61%
59% 60%
2,668
1,736
1,504
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484152
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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TEXA
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Scurry County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $591 $796Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $390Taxes $201 $252
Monthly Total $1,675 $4,293ANNUAL TOTAL $20,100 $51,516Hourly Wage $10.05 $25.76
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 SHACKELFORD COUNTY
14% 16% 20% 19%
18% 14% 15% 17%
68% 70% 65% 64%
1,195
1,354 1,360 1,317
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484171
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 28% 17%
18%
7% 23%
66%
65% 60%
652
318 347
0
100
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500
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700
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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484172
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Shackelford County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58
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 SHELBY COUNTY
25% 19% 20% 21%
20% 22% 28% 32%
55% 59% 52% 47%
9,754 9,884 9,564 9,120
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484191
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 33% 13%
36% 21%
38%
46%
46% 49%
3,896
2,711 2,513
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
484192
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Shelby County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $368Taxes $177 $201
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,552Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.28
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 SHERMAN COUNTY
9% 12% 12% 13%
28% 26% 28% 22%
63% 62% 60% 65%
971 996 1,007 1,017
0
200
400
600
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1,000
1,200
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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484211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 21% 10%
29% 10%
24%
62%
69%
66%
480
311
226
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484212
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Sherman County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55
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 SMITH COUNTY
15% 16% 18% 14%
21% 25% 29% 28%
64% 59% 53% 58%
79,341 78,290 77,469 75,792
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
484231
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 21% 13%
34% 22%
25%
56%
57% 62%
31,623
22,385 21,784
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
484232
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Smith County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $598 $846Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $398Taxes $202 $270
Monthly Total $1,684 $4,378ANNUAL TOTAL $20,208 $52,536Hourly Wage $10.10 $26.27
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 SOMERVELL COUNTY
11% 14% 15% 19%
24% 22% 19%
26%
65% 64% 66%
55%
2,923
3,221 3,265 3,241
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484251
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13%
32%
11%
19%
20%
45%
68%
48%
44%
1,180 1,168
893
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484252
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Somervell County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $445 $658Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $464Taxes $181 $426
Monthly Total $1,561 $5,108ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $61,296Hourly Wage $9.37 $30.65
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 STARR COUNTY
39% 42% 39% 37%
35% 32% 30% 37%
26% 26% 31% 26%
15,460 15,783 16,073 16,219
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
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484271
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21%
51%
37%
53%
26%
35%
26%
23%
28%
5,405
7,089
3,725
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
484272
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Starr County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $814Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $363Taxes $179 $190
Monthly Total $1,546 $3,995ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $47,940Hourly Wage $9.28 $23.97
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 STEPHENS COUNTY
16% 16% 18% 19%
28% 27% 21% 28%
56% 57% 61% 53%
3,624 3,552 3,469 3,338
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484291
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 39%
9%
30% 6%
44%
57%
55%
47%
1,503
848
987
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484292
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Stephens County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58
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 STERLING COUNTY
20% 14% 15% 9%
20% 28% 27% 28%
60% 58% 58%
63%
446 464 475
453
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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484311
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
5% 24%
18% 19% 68%
77%
57% 32%
255
108 90
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484312
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Sterling County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $526 $698Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $375Taxes $186 $216
Monthly Total $1,587 $4,120ANNUAL TOTAL $19,044 $49,440Hourly Wage $9.52 $24.72
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 STONEWALL COUNTY
13% 17% 19% 16%
13% 11% 15% 28%
74% 72% 66%
56%
592 615
588
501
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484331
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 21% 10%
27%
11%
38%
54%
68%
52%
220
96
185
0
50
100
150
200
250
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484332
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Stonewall County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58
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 SUTTON COUNTY
13% 9% 9% 9%
17% 17%
25% 26%
70% 74%
66% 65%
1,375 1,328
1,458 1,481
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484351
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 9% 15%
26% 23% 32%
68% 68% 53%
541 499
441
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484352
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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D WAY
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Sutton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37
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 SWISHER COUNTY
16% 17% 21% 22%
31% 30% 29% 35%
53% 53% 50% 43%
2,689 2,622 2,664 2,630
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484371
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 33%
13%
39% 21% 43%
42% 46%
44%
904 841
885
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484372
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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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Swisher County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55
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 TARRANT COUNTY
13% 14% 14% 12%
23% 26% 26% 25%
64% 60% 60% 63%
655,273 665,139 681,915 696,887
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484391
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 17% 10%
26% 22%
27%
65%
61%
63%
327,550
240,605
128,732
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
484392
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Tarrant County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $624 $913Child Care $– $1,355Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $488Taxes $228 $482
Monthly Total $1,810 $5,372ANNUAL TOTAL $21,720 $64,464Hourly Wage $10.86 $32.23
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
17% 18% 15% 17%
20% 20% 26% 26%
63% 62% 59% 57%
48,900 49,548 48,997 48,607
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484411
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 17% 15%
26%
28% 24%
55%
55%
61%
23,280
13,877
11,450
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484412
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Taylor County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $524 $786Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $389Taxes $185 $249
Monthly Total $1,584 $4,279ANNUAL TOTAL $19,008 $51,348Hourly Wage $9.50 $25.67
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 TERRELL COUNTY
13% 9% 16% 26%
30% 27% 11%
29%
57% 64%
73%
45%
372
439 407 396
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484431
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 29%
29% 21%
45% 60%
71%
26%
134
72
190
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484432
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Terrell County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33
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 TERRY COUNTY
18% 17% 13% 14%
28% 40%
38% 35%
54% 43%
49% 51%
4,043 4,096 3,985 4,214
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
484451
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 20% 14%
40% 37%
25%
52% 43%
61%
1,607
1,350 1,257
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
484452
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Terry County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $489 $659Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $375Taxes $177 $217
Monthly Total $1,537 $4,124ANNUAL TOTAL $18,444 $49,488Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.74
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 THROCKMORTON COUNTY
16% 9% 12% 17%
23%
20% 22% 26%
61% 71% 66%
57%
795 758
722 725
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484471
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 13%
18%
31%
8%
29%
51%
79%
53%
312
134
279
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484472
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
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Throckmorton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $377Taxes $184 $221
Monthly Total $1,579 $4,144ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $49,728Hourly Wage $9.47 $24.86
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 TITUS COUNTY
17% 19% 18% 18%
26% 27% 26% 27%
57% 54% 56% 55%
10,796 10,474 10,532 10,573
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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484491
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 29%
14%
33% 19%
31%
55%
52%
55%
4,408
3,640
2,525
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
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484492
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Titus County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $366Taxes $177 $196
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,276Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.14
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 TOM GREEN COUNTY
20% 13% 15% 13%
20% 23% 26% 30%
60% 64% 59% 57%
41,448 42,516 42,501 43,497
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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484511
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 18% 12%
37%
23% 26%
52%
59% 62%
21,213
11,424 10,860
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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484512
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Tom Green County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $546 $881Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $398Taxes $190 $271
Monthly Total $1,614 $4,381ANNUAL TOTAL $19,368 $52,572Hourly Wage $9.68 $26.29
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 TRAVIS COUNTY
16% 15% 14% 11%
22% 20% 21% 23%
62% 65% 65% 66%
403,638 414,318 437,375
457,810
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
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484531
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 13% 9%
24%
18% 28%
66%
69%
63%
271,068
121,956
64,786
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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484532
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Travis County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,377Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $498Taxes $244 $503
Monthly Total $1,887 $5,474ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $65,688Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.84
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 TRINITY COUNTY
14% 15% 15% 16%
33% 30% 37% 36%
53% 55%
48% 48%
5,124 4,707
5,078 5,459
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484551
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 24% 9%
40%
25%
37%
41%
51%
54%
2,214
961
2,284
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484552
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Trinity County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $492 $662Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $382Taxes $191 $233
Monthly Total $1,620 $4,201ANNUAL TOTAL $19,440 $50,412Hourly Wage $9.72 $25.21
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 TYLER COUNTY
17% 17% 17% 16%
31% 27% 23% 28%
52% 56% 60% 56%
8,045 8,249 8,154 7,608
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
484571
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 26% 13%
32%
17% 29%
54%
57%
58%
3,071
1,690
2,847
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
484572
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Tyler County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $368Taxes $179 $201
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,552Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.28
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 UPSHUR COUNTY
13% 14% 14% 14%
20% 25% 32% 34%
67% 61% 54% 52%
14,927 14,387 14,219 13,941
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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484591
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 18% 15%
37%
23% 39%
52%
59%
46%
6,286
3,637 4,018
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
484592
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Upshur County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $643 $781Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $390Taxes $215 $251
Monthly Total $1,748 $4,286ANNUAL TOTAL $20,976 $51,432Hourly Wage $10.49 $25.72
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 UPTON COUNTY
15% 14% 17% 19%
18% 17% 23%
25%
67% 69% 60%
56%
1,179 1,179 1,183 1,263
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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484611
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 22% 22%
27% 15% 38%
57%
63%
40%
520
439
304
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484612
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Upton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33
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 UVALDE COUNTY
27% 26% 21% 19%
22% 27% 31% 36%
51% 47% 48% 45%
9,065 8,503 8,622 8,512
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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484631
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 30% 18%
41% 25% 40%
46%
45% 42%
3,637
2,329 2,546
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
484632
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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TEXA
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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Uvalde County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $542 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $371Taxes $189 $207
Monthly Total $1,608 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $19,296 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.65 $24.46
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 VAL VERDE COUNTY
21% 20% 21% 21%
28% 24%
27% 31%
51% 56% 52% 48%
15,191 14,960 15,055 14,977
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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484651
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 24% 28%
40% 24% 28%
47% 52%
44%
5,704 5,424
3,849
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
484652
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Val Verde County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $507 $674Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $373Taxes $181 $211
Monthly Total $1,561 $4,098ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $49,176Hourly Wage $9.37 $24.59
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 VAN ZANDT COUNTY
16% 17% 16% 16%
22% 26% 30% 30%
62% 57% 54% 54%
19,838 19,093 18,903 19,059
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484671
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 21% 12%
29%
14%
42%
56%
65%
46%
7,966
4,857
6,236
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
484672
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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D WAY
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Van Zandt County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $546 $736Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $384Taxes $190 $237
Monthly Total $1,614 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $19,368 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.68 $25.33
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 VICTORIA COUNTY
17% 14% 15% 13%
19% 18% 22% 29%
64% 68% 63% 58%
31,694 31,850 32,572 32,249
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484691
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 17% 7%
31% 28%
26%
56%
55%
67%
13,812
9,881
8,556
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
484692
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Victoria County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $681 $856Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $164 $400Taxes $226 $275
Monthly Total $1,802 $4,400ANNUAL TOTAL $21,624 $52,800Hourly Wage $10.81 $26.40
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 WALKER COUNTY
25% 24% 24% 24%
32% 24%
36% 36%
43% 52% 40% 40%
19,770 20,601 20,681 20,695
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484711
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
29%
25% 10%
39%
33% 31%
32%
42% 59%
10,923
4,801 4,971
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
484712
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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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Walker County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $617 $830Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $450Taxes $225 $392
Monthly Total $1,795 $4,948ANNUAL TOTAL $21,540 $59,376Hourly Wage $10.77 $29.69
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 WALLER COUNTY
17% 16% 17% 17%
26% 31% 35% 34%
57% 53% 48% 49%
13,594 13,482 13,655 14,082
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484731
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 20% 8%
36%
31%
35%
46%
49%
57%
6,652
4,591
2,839
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
484732
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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E REP
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Waller County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428
Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70
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 WARD COUNTY
17% 20% 19% 17%
20% 18% 21% 21%
63% 62% 60% 62%
3,790 3,934 3,916 3,926
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
484751
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 23% 14%
20% 7% 38%
65%
70% 48%
1,758
1,110 1,058
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
484752
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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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Ward County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33
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
15% 14% 14% 13%
25% 29% 29% 29%
60% 57% 57% 58%
12,838
11,718 11,917 11,984
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484771
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 18% 14%
29% 24% 34%
62%
58%
52%
4,637
3,183
4,164
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
484772
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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D WAY
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TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Washington County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $584 $730Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $422Taxes $215 $327
Monthly Total $1,748 $4,644ANNUAL TOTAL $20,976 $55,728Hourly Wage $10.49 $27.86
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 WEBB COUNTY
29% 29% 31% 30%
30% 30% 34% 36%
41% 41% 35%
34%
66,716 68,980 70,418 73,483
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484791
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13%
46%
28%
51%
23%
35%
36%
31%
37%
27,920
31,513
14,050
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
484792
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Webb County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $539 $756Child Care $– $931Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $391Taxes $189 $254
Monthly Total $1,605 $4,302ANNUAL TOTAL $19,260 $51,624Hourly Wage $9.63 $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 WHARTON COUNTY
20% 20% 18% 16%
27% 26% 30% 30%
53% 54% 52% 54%
14,684 14,653 14,492 14,979
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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484811
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 25% 17%
33% 24% 33%
57%
51% 50%
6,204
4,526 4,249
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
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484812
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wharton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $494 $749Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $439Taxes $192 $367
Monthly Total $1,624 $4,831ANNUAL TOTAL $19,488 $57,972Hourly Wage $9.74 $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 WHEELER COUNTY
13% 13% 11% 13%
22% 17% 14%
19%
65% 70%
75% 68%
2,113
2,354 2,281 2,330
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484831
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 24%
12%
20% 10% 26%
73%
66% 62%
1,008
692 630
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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484832
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wheeler County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $528 $707Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $394Taxes $186 $260
Monthly Total $1,590 $4,330ANNUAL TOTAL $19,080 $51,960Hourly Wage $9.54 $25.98
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 WICHITA COUNTY
16% 15% 17% 17%
24% 21% 25% 24%
60% 64% 58% 59%
47,607 48,702 46,671
49,486
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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484851
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 25% 13%
29%
16% 25%
57%
59%
62%
23,199
14,337
11,950
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484852
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wichita County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $474 $769Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $382Taxes $174 $233
Monthly Total $1,517 $4,202ANNUAL TOTAL $18,204 $50,424Hourly Wage $9.10 $25.21
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 WILBARGER COUNTY
22% 18% 17% 16%
15% 22% 23% 28%
63% 60% 60% 56%
5,201 5,125 5,253 5,219
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484871
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 19% 16%
23% 31% 35%
63%
50% 49%
2,509
1,309 1,401
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484872
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wilbarger County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $368Taxes $179 $200
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,044ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,528Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.26
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 WILLACY COUNTY
42% 38% 38% 37%
26% 37% 30% 33%
32% 25% 32% 30%
5,485 5,396 5,461 5,798
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484891
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
23%
55%
29%
43%
22%
34%
34%
23%
37%
1,929 2,085
1,784
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484892
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Willacy County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $814Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $363Taxes $177 $190
Monthly Total $1,536 $3,995ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $47,940Hourly Wage $9.22 $23.97
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 WILLIAMSON COUNTY
7% 7% 8% 5%
17% 22% 23% 27%
76% 71%
69% 68%
152,739 156,215 164,805
173,125
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
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484911
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
4% 6% 6%
29% 22%
30%
67%
72%
64%
75,354
64,175
33,596
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484912
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Williamson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $488Taxes $244 $482
Monthly Total $1,887 $5,371ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $64,452Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.23
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 WILSON COUNTY
10% 11% 11% 10%
18% 16% 18% 24%
72% 73% 71% 66%
14,894 15,593 15,598 15,474
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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484931
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 12% 8%
26%
13% 33%
65%
75% 59%
6,940
4,746
3,788
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
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484932
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wilson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402
Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98
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 WINKLER COUNTY
18% 18% 12% 16%
19% 16% 23% 22%
63% 66% 65% 62%
2,521 2,672 2,659 2,623
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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484951
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 24% 19%
24% 15% 26%
66%
61%
55%
1,227
817
579
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
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484952
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Winkler County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $384Taxes $177 $237
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.22 $25.33
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 WISE COUNTY
9% 11% 10% 11%
23% 27% 28%
36%
68% 62% 62% 53%
20,279 20,404 20,694 21,427
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
484971
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 18% 8%
36% 34%
38%
56%
48%
54%
9,249
6,928
5,250
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
484972
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 on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wise County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $556 $902Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $496Taxes $208 $500
Monthly Total $1,713 $5,458ANNUAL TOTAL $20,556 $65,496Hourly Wage $10.28 $32.75
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 WOOD COUNTY
14% 14% 13% 13%
24% 20% 27% 30%
62% 66% 60% 57%
15,792 16,015 16,076 16,097
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
484991
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 20% 6%
29%
18%
36%
55%
62%
58%
6,382
3,363
6,352
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
484992
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wood County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $528 $711Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $380Taxes $186 $229
Monthly Total $1,590 $4,184ANNUAL TOTAL $19,080 $50,208Hourly Wage $9.54 $25.10
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 YOAKUM COUNTY
21% 11% 14% 13%
15% 25% 23% 26%
64% 64% 63% 61%
2,596 2,610 2,594 2,674
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
485011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 13% 22%
34% 22% 22%
58% 65%
56%
952
1,104
618
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
485012
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Yoakum County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73
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 YOUNG COUNTY
16% 14% 16% 15%
20% 24% 22% 24%
64% 62% 62% 61%
7,484 7,209 7,268 7,146
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
485031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 20% 15%
26% 18% 25%
62%
62% 60%
2,948
2,099 2,099
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
485032
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Young County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $512 $690Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $372Taxes $183 $210
Monthly Total $1,569 $4,090ANNUAL TOTAL $18,828 $49,080Hourly Wage $9.41 $24.54
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 ZAPATA COUNTY
33% 32% 32% 29%
31% 24% 28% 31%
36% 44% 40% 40%
4,341 4,357 4,424 4,501
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
485051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13%
42%
27%
46%
23%
27%
41%
35%
46%
1,488
2,041
972
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
485052
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Zapata County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $931Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $378Taxes $179 $225
Monthly Total $1,546 $4,162ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,944Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.97
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 ZAVALA COUNTY
41% 37% 35% 38%
30% 31% 32% 29%
29% 32% 33% 33%
3,558 3,557 3,556 3,638
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
485071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
27% 53%
35%
34% 20%
33%
39%
27%
32%
1,511
1,163
964
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
485072
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 –
TEXA
S
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.
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 27 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 Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Zavala County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $442 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $134 $371Taxes $167 $207
Monthly Total $1,474 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $17,688 $48,912Hourly Wage $8.84 $24.46