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2016 Point-in-Time Data Households by Income, 2010 to 2016 Household Types by Income, 2016 UNITED WAY ALICE REPORT – MARYLAND Population: 72,130 • Number of Households: 27,608 Median Household Income: $45,606 (state average: $78,945) Unemployment Rate: 9% (state average: 5.4%) ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 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 ALLEGANY COUNTY 18% 17% 21% 16% 24% 23% 20% 25% 58% 60% 59% 59% 28,844 28,565 29,348 27,608 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 2010 2012 2014 2016 Households 240011 Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold 19% 23% 7% 27% 19% 27% 54% 58% 66% 13,016 6,078 8,514 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over Households 240012 Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
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2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 72,130 • Number of Households: 27,608Median Household Income: $45,606 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 9% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 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 ALLEGANY COUNTY
18% 17% 21% 16%
24% 23% 20% 25%
58% 60% 59% 59%
28,844 28,565 29,348 27,608
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…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Allegany County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $450 $658Child Care $– $852Food $182 $603Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $390Taxes $216 $338
Monthly Total $1,563 $4,286ANNUAL TOTAL $18,756 $51,432Hourly Wage $9.38 $25.72
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Allegany County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Barton 220 48%
Bel Air 577 40%
Bowling Green 501 48%
Bowmans Addition 216 47%
Corriganville 185 47%
Cresaptown 1,179 46%
Cumberland City 8,756 59%
Danville 189 53%
Eckhart Mines 365 25%
Ellerslie 202 18%
Frostburg City 3,058 57%
Grahamtown 197 29%
La Vale 1,443 32%
Lonaconing 441 50%
McCoole 201 38%
Midland 304 46%
Midlothian 133 49%
Mount Savage 331 36%
Pleasant Grove 160 56%
Potomac Park 414 48%
Rawlings 224 37%
Shaft 116 27%
Westernport 821 41%
Zihlman 137 39%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 568,346 • Number of Households: 206,956Median Household Income: $96,483 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 5% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 6% (state average: 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 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
5% 6% 6% 6%
21% 24% 22% 27%
74% 70% 72% 67%
197,569 201,934 203,775 206,956
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5% 8% 7%
30% 23% 28%
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…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Anne Arundel County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $851 $1,298Child Care $– $1,613Food $182 $603Transportation $433 $865Health Care $221 $824Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $214 $624Taxes $399 $959
Monthly Total $2,355 $6,861ANNUAL TOTAL $28,260 $82,332Hourly Wage $14.13 $41.17
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Anne Arundel County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Annapolis City 15,892 46%
Annapolis Neck 4,566 22%
Arden on the Severn 886 14%
Arnold 8,103 27%
Brooklyn Park 5,170 57%
Cape St. Claire 3,283 36%
Crofton 10,358 23%
Crownsville 564 28%
Deale 1,888 23%
Edgewater 3,698 35%
Ferndale 6,474 53%
Fort Meade 2,581 58%
Friendship 107 15%
Galesville 281 43%
Gambrills 921 21%
Glen Burnie 27,309 56%
Herald Harbor 966 25%
Jessup 629 28%
Lake Shore 7,198 34%
Linthicum 3,820 35%
Maryland City 6,651 31%
Mayo 3,091 23%
Odenton 15,545 30%
Parole 8,192 32%
Pasadena 9,305 34%
Riva 1,460 24%
Riviera Beach 4,679 38%
Severn 17,462 35%
Severna Park 13,002 20%
Shady Side 2,222 36%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 614,664 • Number of Households: 240,761Median Household Income: $47,350 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 9% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state average: 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 BALTIMORE CITY
22% 23% 22% 21%
26% 25% 26% 26%
52% 52% 52% 53%
237,945 244,397 238,897 240,761
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137,391
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…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location andfirm size, but across the state, wages are stilloften less than the cost of the family HouseholdSurvival Budget.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
Baltimore City, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Penn North, Reservoir Hill 4,304 62%
Pimlico/Arlington/Hilltop 4,052 61%
Poppleton/The Terraces/Hollins Market
2,250 77%
Sandtown-Winchester/Harlem Park 5,119 69%
South Baltimore 3,284 16%
Southeastern 2,201 58%
Southern Park Heights 4,762 66%
Southwest Baltimore 6,071 71%
The Waverlies 3,257 57%
Upton/Druid Heights 4,010 77%
Washington Village 2,284 56%
Westport/Mt. Winans/Lakeland 2,395 57%
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Baltimore City
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1
INFANT, 1 PRESCHOOLER
Monthly CostsHousing $851 $1,298Child Care $– $1,363Food $182 $603Transportation $70 $117Health Care $221 $824Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $488Taxes $269 $598
Monthly Total $1,813 $5,366ANNUAL TOTAL $21,756 $64,392Hourly Wage $10.88 $32.20
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Baltimore City, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Allendale/Irvington/S. Hilton 6,124 58%
Beechfield/Ten Hills/West Hills 5,407 43%
Belair-Edison 5,920 55%
Brooklyn/Curtis Bay/Hawkins Point 4,812 60%
Canton 4,011 17%
Cedonia/Frankford 9,289 56%
Cherry Hill 3,060 76%
Chinquapin Park/Belvedere 3,428 47%
Claremont/Armistead 3,547 67%
Clifton, Berea 3,197 68%
Cross-Country/Cheswolde 5,291 36%
Dickeyville/Franklintown 1,664 63%
Dorchester/Ashburton 4,313 48%
Downtown/Seton Hill 3,472 52%
Edmondson Village 2,921 56%
Fells Point 4,452 25%
Forest Park/Walbrook 3,901 54%
Glen-Fallstaff 6,483 51%
Greater Charles Village/Barclay 6,552 64%
Greater Govans 4,045 55%
Greater Mondawmin 3,234 56%
Greater Roland Park/Poplar Hill 3,316 17%
Greater Rosemont 5,947 66%
Greenmount East 2,909 71%
Hamilton 5,132 40%
Harbor East/Little Italy 2,307 49%
Harford/Echodale 6,630 40%
Highlandtown 3,246 35%
Howard Park/West Arlington 4,127 43%
Inner Harbor/Federal Hill 6,722 25%
Lauraville 4,455 31%
Loch Raven 6,615 46%
Madison/East End 2,100 71%
Medfield/Hampden/Woodberry/Remington 7,810 36%
Midtown 9,122 51%
Midway/Coldstream 3,096 66%
Morrell Park/Violetville 3,332 58%
Mount Washington/Coldspring 2,350 29%
North Baltimore/Guilford/Homeland 6,119 30%
Northwood 5,461 40%
Oldtown/Middle East 3,886 75%
Orangeville/East Highlandtown 3,294 50%
Patterson Park North & East 5,328 37%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 831,026 • Number of Households: 312,921Median Household Income: $72,764 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 5% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 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 BALTIMORE COUNTY
8% 9% 10% 9%
25% 27% 31% 29%
67% 64% 59% 62%
315,975 312,306 311,099 312,921
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7% 11% 9%
28%
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85,055 84,340
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…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Baltimore County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $851 $1,298Child Care $– $1,280Food $182 $603Transportation $433 $865Health Care $221 $824Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $214 $578Taxes $399 $839
Monthly Total $2,355 $6,362ANNUAL TOTAL $28,260 $76,344Hourly Wage $14.13 $38.17
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Baltimore County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Arbutus 7,847 38%
Baltimore Highlands 2,314 60%
Bowleys Quarters 2,466 39%
Carney 12,895 44%
Catonsville 15,064 32%
Cockeysville 8,905 47%
Dundalk 23,425 58%
Edgemere 3,200 36%
Essex 14,748 53%
Garrison 3,491 42%
Hampton 1,776 20%
Kingsville 1,591 27%
Lansdowne 2,904 61%
Lochearn 10,135 46%
Lutherville 2,586 26%
Mays Chapel 4,736 25%
Middle River 9,791 49%
Milford Mill 11,675 43%
Overlea 4,799 47%
Owings Mills 12,700 38%
Parkville 12,579 48%
Perry Hall 11,348 33%
Pikesville 14,010 35%
Randallstown 12,449 36%
Reisterstown 10,150 44%
Rosedale 6,760 44%
Rossville 6,046 45%
Timonium 4,154 28%
Towson 21,030 36%
White Marsh 3,582 28%
Woodlawn 14,335 43%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 91,251 • Number of Households: 32,434Median Household Income: $98,732 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 7% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 6% (state average: 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 CALVERT COUNTY
5% 6% 6% 6%
23% 27% 28% 26%
72% 67% 66% 68%
30,738 31,054 31,200 32,434
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74%
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14,485
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…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Calvert County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $1,307 $1,623Child Care $– $1,417Food $182 $603Transportation $361 $722Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $268 $627Taxes $541 $967
Monthly Total $2,943 $6,894ANNUAL TOTAL $35,316 $82,728Hourly Wage $17.66 $41.36
$35,748
$32,808
$42,780
$35,844
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Calvert County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Broomes Island 161 18%
Calvert Beach 287 37%
Chesapeake Beach 1,985 33%
Chesapeake Ranch Estates 3,302 41%
Drum Point 1,118 49%
Dunkirk 868 25%
Huntingtown 1,030 16%
Long Beach 665 33%
Lusby 664 42%
North Beach 1,083 46%
Owings 774 20%
Prince Frederick 1,234 72%
Solomons 1,130 44%
St. Leonard 221 36%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 32,653 • Number of Households: 12,010Median Household Income: $50,830 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 8% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 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 CAROLINE COUNTY
11% 14% 14% 14%
21% 21% 24% 27%
68% 65% 62% 59%
11,613 11,983 11,842 12,010
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 24%
11%
27% 20%
36%
65%
56%
53%
5,176
3,947
2,887
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Hou
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240112
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Caroline County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $620 $835Child Care $– $907Food $182 $603Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $164 $421Taxes $268 $422
Monthly Total $1,807 $4,633ANNUAL TOTAL $21,684 $55,596Hourly Wage $10.84 $27.80
$30,840
$38,580
$42,348
$22,920
$43,212
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Caroline County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Denton 1,607 48%
Federalsburg 962 64%
Greensboro 664 54%
Preston 302 31%
Ridgely 576 42%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 167,656 • Number of Households: 61,661Median Household Income: $90,343 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 4% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 5% (state average: 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 CARROLL COUNTY
5% 6% 5% 5%
20% 28% 25% 22%
75% 66% 70% 73%
59,451 60,030 59,430 61,661
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
4% 6% 7%
18% 14%
36%
78%
80% 57%
26,874
18,335 16,452
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Carroll County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $851 $1,298Child Care $– $1,375Food $182 $603Transportation $433 $865Health Care $221 $824Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $214 $591Taxes $399 $873
Monthly Total $2,355 $6,504ANNUAL TOTAL $28,260 $78,048Hourly Wage $14.13 $39.02
$35,640
$36,048
$42,804
$33,552
$45,600
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Carroll County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Eldersburg 10,845 22%
Hampstead 2,316 32%
Manchester 1,683 28%
Mount Airy 3,130 18%
New Windsor 465 46%
Sykesville 1,513 23%
Taneytown City 2,569 43%
Union Bridge 364 61%
Westminster City 7,328 49%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 102,603 • Number of Households: 37,296Median Household Income: $74,221 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 5% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 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 CECIL COUNTY
10% 12% 9% 9%
31% 27% 33% 30%
59% 61% 58% 61%
35,620 35,497 36,857 37,296
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 13% 6%
29% 25%
37%
63%
62% 57%
17,565
10,827
8,904
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240152
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Cecil County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $830 $1,210Child Care $– $1,216Food $182 $603Transportation $397 $794Health Care $235 $884Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $208 $556Taxes $384 $780
Monthly Total $2,291 $6,118ANNUAL TOTAL $27,492 $73,416Hourly Wage $13.75 $36.71
$31,188
$30,696
$37,056
$38,484
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Cecil County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Cecilton 413 66%
Charlestown 492 33%
Chesapeake City 338 54%
Elkton 5,588 56%
North East 1,606 52%
Perryville 1,820 41%
Port Deposit 240 56%
Rising Sun 933 48%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 157,705 • Number of Households: 55,929Median Household Income: $95,735 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 3% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 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 CHARLES COUNTY
5% 9% 7% 8%
27% 22% 34% 28%
68% 69% 59% 64%
50,233 52,267
54,600 55,929
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
4% 9% 15%
26% 28% 36%
70%
63%
49%
26,934
18,122
10,873
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Hou
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Charles County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $1,307 $1,623Child Care $– $1,404Food $182 $603Transportation $361 $722Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $268 $625Taxes $541 $962
Monthly Total $2,943 $6,874ANNUAL TOTAL $35,316 $82,488Hourly Wage $17.66 $41.24
$35,520
$35,040
$42,960
$42,192
$41,352
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Charles County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Benedict 249 52%
Bensville 4,209 19%
Bryans Road 2,589 41%
Bryantown 261 38%
Cobb Island 317 56%
Hughesville 766 26%
Indian Head 1,366 56%
La Plata 2,965 41%
Pomfret 217 25%
Potomac Heights 569 71%
Waldorf 26,112 40%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 32,451 • Number of Households: 13,206Median Household Income: $47,907 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 10% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 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 DORCHESTER COUNTY
12% 17% 15% 15%
20% 23% 32% 31%
68% 60% 53% 54%
13,411 13,827 13,419 13,206
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 32% 9%
28%
16% 45%
62%
52%
46%
6,597
2,739
3,870
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240192
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Dorchester County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $644 $814Child Care $– $910Food $182 $603Transportation $361 $722Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $177 $448Taxes $301 $492
Monthly Total $1,949 $4,924ANNUAL TOTAL $23,388 $59,088Hourly Wage $11.69 $29.54
$30,348
$46,524
$46,248
$33,900
$42,660
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Dorchester County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Algonquin 629 22%
Cambridge City 5,113 58%
East New Market 142 49%
Hurlock 803 53%
Secretary 229 49%
Vienna 119 45%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 247,591 • Number of Households: 89,800Median Household Income: $90,043 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 4% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 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 FREDERICK COUNTY
6% 6% 6% 8%
27% 27% 28% 31%
67% 67% 66% 61%
83,964 86,492 89,084 89,800
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2010 2012 2014 2016
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240211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 7% 9%
31%
24% 43%
62%
69%
48%
39,547
30,371
19,882
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35,000
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Hou
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240212
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Frederick County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $1,307 $1,623Child Care $– $1,490Food $182 $603Transportation $361 $722Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $268 $637Taxes $541 $993
Monthly Total $2,943 $7,003ANNUAL TOTAL $35,316 $84,036Hourly Wage $17.66 $42.02
$39,324
$45,420
$47,700
$41,352
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Frederick County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Adamstown 754 16%
Ballenger Creek 7,274 46%
Bartonsville 538 37%
Braddock Heights 1,053 37%
Brunswick City 2,266 52%
Buckeystown 532 40%
Emmitsburg 1,052 64%
Frederick City 27,035 51%
Jefferson 802 32%
Libertytown 418 55%
Linganore 3,177 25%
Middletown 1,450 24%
Monrovia 101 23%
Myersville 573 23%
New Market 347 31%
Point of Rocks 552 28%
Rosemont village 133 46%
Sabillasville 109 60%
Spring Ridge 2,152 37%
Thurmont 2,533 53%
Urbana 3,347 15%
Walkersville 2,140 41%
Woodsboro 402 40%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 29,677 • Number of Households: 11,644Median Household Income: $46,277 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 6% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 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 GARRETT COUNTY
14% 13% 13% 14%
20% 18% 22% 24%
66% 69% 65% 62%
12,304 12,144 11,851 11,644
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 17% 11%
23%
15% 34%
62%
68%
55%
5,055
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Garrett County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $431 $688Child Care $– $827Food $182 $603Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $390Taxes $210 $340
Monthly Total $1,536 $4,293ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $51,516Hourly Wage $9.22 $25.76
$28,068
$28,728
$28,680
$43,116
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Garrett County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Accident 117 35%
Deer Park 162 46%
Finzel 250 40%
Friendsville 254 51%
Grantsville 384 56%
Kitzmiller 108 50%
Loch Lynn Heights 231 47%
Mountain Lake Park 936 46%
Oakland 895 54%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 251,032 • Number of Households: 91,813Median Household Income: $84,175 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 6% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 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 HARFORD COUNTY
7% 8% 8% 9%
23% 20% 26% 24%
70% 72% 66% 67%
89,580 91,628 92,304 91,813
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 6% 9%
19%
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70%
71% 57%
40,082
27,742
23,989
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Harford County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $851 $1,298Child Care $– $1,432Food $182 $603Transportation $433 $865Health Care $221 $824Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $214 $599Taxes $399 $894
Monthly Total $2,355 $6,590ANNUAL TOTAL $28,260 $79,080Hourly Wage $14.13 $39.54
$35,364
$35,364
$46,536
$55,236
$44,340
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Harford County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Aberdeen City 6,271 55%
Aberdeen Proving Ground 646 31%
Bel Air 4,649 42%
Bel Air North 10,864 23%
Bel Air South 18,141 28%
Darlington 202 46%
Edgewood 9,323 50%
Fallston 3,239 13%
Havre de Grace City 5,653 40%
Jarrettsville 1,090 24%
Joppatowne 4,886 37%
Perryman 1,068 67%
Pleasant Hills 1,192 16%
Pylesville 240 21%
Riverside 2,446 36%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 317,233 • Number of Households: 112,542Median Household Income: $120,941 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 4% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 5% (state average: 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 HOWARD COUNTY
4% 5% 5% 5%
15% 16% 17% 21%
81% 79% 78% 74%
105,358 107,659 109,651 112,542
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
4% 5% 6%
23% 18% 21%
73%
77%
73%
48,065
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Howard County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $851 $1,298Child Care $– $1,806Food $182 $603Transportation $433 $865Health Care $221 $824Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $214 $650Taxes $399 $1,029
Monthly Total $2,355 $7,150ANNUAL TOTAL $28,260 $85,800Hourly Wage $14.13 $42.90
$48,420
$54,660
$63,948
$58,956
$65,832
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Howard County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Columbia 41,521 30%
Elkridge 6,720 34%
Ellicott City 24,892 23%
Fulton 1,080 16%
Highland 312 19%
Ilchester 8,816 23%
North Laurel 7,949 38%
Savage 2,387 42%
Scaggsville 3,002 16%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 19,819 • Number of Households: 7,683Median Household Income: $55,028 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 6% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 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 KENT COUNTY
11% 9% 9% 10%
31% 29% 31% 30%
58% 62% 60% 60%
7,671 7,779 7,448 7,683
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 19% 8%
30%
23%
34%
62%
58%
58%
3,324
1,317
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…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kent County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $640 $863Child Care $– $1,000Food $182 $603Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $167 $438Taxes $275 $465
Monthly Total $1,837 $4,814ANNUAL TOTAL $22,044 $57,768Hourly Wage $11.02 $28.88
$30,288
$34,584
$35,808
$37,032
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Kent County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Betterton 142 52%
Chestertown 2,000 53%
Fairlee 117 67%
Galena 333 40%
Kennedyville 117 15%
Millington 228 47%
Rock Hall 559 46%
Tolchester 127 27%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 1,043,863 • Number of Households: 373,346Median Household Income: $99,763 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 5% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 7% (state average: 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY
7% 6% 6% 7%
18% 22% 21% 27%
75% 72% 73% 66%
359,476 361,116 364,854 373,346
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 7% 8%
29% 26%
26%
65%
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66%
164,024
121,365
87,957
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…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location andfirm size, but across the state, wages are stilloften less than the cost of the family HouseholdSurvival Budget.
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
Montgomery County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Travilah 3,676 11%
Washington Grove 236 16%
Wheaton 15,138 46%
White Oak 6,973 52%
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Montgomery County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1
INFANT, 1 PRESCHOOLER
Monthly CostsHousing $1,307 $1,623Child Care $– $1,937Food $182 $603Transportation $116 $172Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $234 $623Taxes $452 $956
Monthly Total $2,575 $6,849ANNUAL TOTAL $30,900 $82,188Hourly Wage $15.45 $41.09
$47,448
$54,996
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Montgomery County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Ashton-Sandy Spring 1,881 26%
Aspen Hill 17,022 43%
Bethesda 25,160 21%
Brookmont 1,360 11%
Burtonsville 3,154 26%
Cabin John 795 19%
Calverton 6,783 39%
Chevy Chase 3,789 15%
Chevy Chase 1,038 5%
Chevy Chase Section Five village 201 7%
Chevy Chase Section Three village 250 5%
Chevy Chase View 311 11%
Chevy Chase Village 693 6%
Clarksburg 6,005 20%
Cloverly 4,835 22%
Colesville 4,847 26%
Damascus 4,897 23%
Darnestown 2,183 11%
Derwood 752 39%
Fairland 8,787 46%
Forest Glen 2,594 34%
Four Corners 2,846 27%
Friendship Heights Village 2,942 38%
Gaithersburg City 23,759 40%
Garrett Park 368 15%
Germantown 31,001 42%
Glen Echo 101 7%
Glenmont 5,357 41%
Hillandale 1,897 28%
Kemp Mill 4,311 24%
Kensington 801 28%
Layhill 1,560 27%
Laytonsville 119 30%
Leisure World 5,888 52%
Martin’s Additions village 301 8%
Montgomery Village 11,541 47%
North Bethesda 20,991 34%
North Chevy Chase village 201 7%
North Kensington 3,544 36%
North Potomac 7,987 21%
Olney 11,644 20%
Poolesville 1,544 15%
Potomac 16,126 15%
Redland 5,666 35%
Rockville City 24,370 32%
Silver Spring 34,994 47%
Somerset 426 11%
South Kensington 3,017 16%
Spencerville 561 22%
Takoma Park City 6,498 45%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 908,049 • Number of Households: 307,816Median Household Income: $79,184 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 6% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 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 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
8% 9% 9% 8%
24% 31% 29% 35%
68% 60% 62% 57%
301,923 303,735 307,022 307,816
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
6% 12% 10%
36% 39%
29%
58%
49%
61%
158,169
82,912
66,735
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
Prince George’s County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Morningside 569 49%
Mount Rainier City 3,397 70%
National Harbor 1,629 50%
New Carrollton City 4,235 55%
North Brentwood 154 42%
Oxon Hill 6,963 48%
Peppermill Village 1,681 47%
Queen Anne 391 21%
Queensland 630 16%
Riverdale Park 1,978 53%
Rosaryville 3,560 20%
Seabrook 5,688 53%
Seat Pleasant City 1,569 61%
Silver Hill 2,246 61%
South Laurel 9,549 51%
Springdale 946 36%
Suitland 9,482 61%
Summerfield 5,202 48%
Temple Hills 3,068 56%
University Park 923 16%
Upper Marlboro 310 37%
Walker Mill 4,538 55%
West Laurel 1,473 25%
Westphalia 2,790 34%
Woodlawn 2,122 55%
Woodmore 1,382 15%
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Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Maryland Family Network, 2016.
$39,000
$44,952
$49,236
$49,320
$47,568
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Firm Size by Number of Employees
Prince George’s County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Accokeek 3,839 20%
Adelphi 5,129 56%
Andrews AFB 902 59%
Aquasco 298 42%
Baden 751 33%
Beltsville 5,506 46%
Berwyn Heights 940 34%
Bladensburg 3,499 75%
Bowie City 20,314 27%
Brandywine 2,975 24%
Brentwood 876 55%
Brock Hall 3,477 14%
Camp Springs 7,159 41%
Capitol Heights 1,405 50%
Cedarville 272 58%
Cheverly 2,353 36%
Chillum 10,912 58%
Clinton 12,744 26%
College Park City 7,096 54%
Colmar Manor 405 45%
Coral Hills 3,666 67%
Cottage City 450 62%
Croom 998 27%
District Heights City 1,972 50%
East Riverdale 3,998 63%
Edmonston 496 58%
Fairmount Heights 528 57%
Fairwood 1,912 10%
Forest Heights 889 53%
Forestville 4,340 53%
Fort Washington 8,311 27%
Friendly 3,193 21%
Glassmanor 6,473 68%
Glenarden City 2,145 48%
Glenn Dale 4,421 26%
Greenbelt City 9,272 55%
Hillcrest Heights 6,580 60%
Hyattsville City 6,535 56%
Kettering 5,224 34%
Konterra 1,026 33%
Lake Arbor 4,173 36%
Landover 8,044 70%
Landover Hills 545 51%
Langley Park 5,013 64%
Lanham 2,917 43%
Largo 4,038 41%
Laurel City 10,175 52%
Marlboro Meadows 1,301 40%
Marlboro Village 3,545 32%
Marlow Heights 2,250 59%
Marlton 3,396 33%
Melwood 1,400 43%
Mitchellville 3,664 26%
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location andfirm size, but across the state, wages are stilloften less than the cost of the family HouseholdSurvival Budget.
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016.
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Household Survival Budget, Prince George’s County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1
INFANT, 1 PRESCHOOLER
Monthly CostsHousing $1,307 $1,623Child Care $– $1,485Food $182 $603Transportation $116 $172Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $234 $561Taxes $452 $793
Monthly Total $2,575 $6,172ANNUAL TOTAL $30,900 $74,064Hourly Wage $15.45 $37.03
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 48,712 • Number of Households: 17,785Median Household Income: $85,891 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 4% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 6% (state average: 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 QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
6% 7% 6% 6%
20% 26% 24% 26%
74% 67% 70% 68%
17,046 17,107 17,354 17,785
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
5% 7% 7%
24% 16%
39%
71%
77% 54%
7,671
5,204 4,910
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Queen Anne’s County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $851 $1,298Child Care $– $1,238Food $182 $603Transportation $433 $865Health Care $221 $824Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $214 $573Taxes $399 $824
Monthly Total $2,355 $6,300ANNUAL TOTAL $28,260 $75,600Hourly Wage $14.13 $37.80
$35,532
$36,060
$41,496
$38,868
$33,024
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Firm Size by Number of Employees
Queen Anne’s County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Centreville 1,610 33%
Chester 1,970 35%
Church Hill 258 40%
Grasonville 1,120 35%
Kent Narrows 304 29%
Kingstown 707 43%
Queenstown 272 33%
Stevensville 2,250 21%
Sudlersville 202 62%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 25,899 • Number of Households: 8,328Median Household Income: $35,886 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 8% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state average: 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 SOMERSET COUNTY
14% 19% 22% 24%
34% 35% 34% 32%
52% 46% 44% 44%
8,510 8,470 8,498 8,328
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21% 48% 12%
36%
19% 33%
43%
33%
55%
4,139
1,705
2,484
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Somerset County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $499 $719Child Care $– $915Food $182 $603Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $407Taxes $229 $383
Monthly Total $1,631 $4,472ANNUAL TOTAL $19,572 $53,664Hourly Wage $9.79 $26.83
$25,932
$26,700
$30,792
$32,520
$48,948
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Somerset County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Chance 122 32%
Crisfield City 1,061 67%
Deal Island 232 50%
Eden 378 84%
Fairmount 178 82%
Mount Vernon 276 58%
Princess Anne 1,478 72%
West Pocomoke 187 63%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 112,587 • Number of Households: 41,368Median Household Income: $78,195 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 3% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 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 ST. MARY’S COUNTY
6% 6% 7% 9%
17% 15% 25%
27%
77% 79% 68%
64%
37,051 39,195 39,179
41,368
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6% 8% 17%
30%
18% 32%
64%
74%
51%
19,968
13,110
8,290
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, St. Mary’s County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $816 $1,155Child Care $– $1,364Food $182 $603Transportation $361 $722Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $201 $556Taxes $363 $779
Monthly Total $2,207 $6,114ANNUAL TOTAL $26,484 $73,368Hourly Wage $13.24 $36.68
$34,416
$39,288
$54,588
$52,980
$61,992
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St. Mary’s County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
California 4,772 27%
Charlotte Hall 360 28%
Golden Beach 1,148 26%
Leonardtown 1,230 37%
Lexington Park 4,736 39%
Mechanicsville 566 34%
Piney Point 361 41%
Tall Timbers 174 22%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 37,668 • Number of Households: 16,481Median Household Income: $61,395 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 6% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 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 TALBOT COUNTY
6% 8% 10% 11%
21% 24%
29% 28%
73% 68%
61% 61%
15,424 16,033 16,140 16,481
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 13% 9%
30%
22%
29%
57%
65%
62%
6,592
3,697
6,192
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Talbot County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $668 $1,083Child Care $– $1,125Food $182 $603Transportation $361 $722Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $181 $513Taxes $310 $666
Monthly Total $1,986 $5,647ANNUAL TOTAL $23,832 $67,764Hourly Wage $11.92 $33.88
$35,424
$36,504
$34,488
$42,264
$42,060
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Talbot County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Cordova 265 50%
Easton 7,615 46%
Oxford 315 20%
St. Michaels 499 46%
Tilghman Island 392 37%
Trappe 467 39%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 150,292 • Number of Households: 55,824Median Household Income: $54,250 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 5% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 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 WASHINGTON COUNTY
11% 12% 13% 13%
26% 22% 29% 28%
63% 66% 58% 59%
54,669 56,459 54,722 55,824
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2010 2012 2014 2016
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 14% 11%
29%
23% 33%
58%
63% 56%
24,224
15,759 15,841
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Washington County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $554 $898Child Care $– $1,047Food $182 $603Transportation $361 $722Health Care $229 $860Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $478Taxes $270 $572
Monthly Total $1,816 $5,255ANNUAL TOTAL $21,792 $63,060Hourly Wage $10.90 $31.53
$31,248
$38,124
$38,256
$41,328
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Washington County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Bagtown 122 43%
Beaver Creek 115 37%
Boonsboro 1,453 40%
Cavetown 517 19%
Clear Spring 180 51%
Downsville 132 13%
Fairplay 208 26%
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 2,363 23%
Funkstown 367 55%
Garretts Mill 157 32%
Greensburg 116 18%
Hagerstown City 16,332 56%
Halfway 4,427 38%
Hancock 674 62%
Highfield-Cascade 340 34%
Keedysville 407 15%
Leitersburg 265 21%
Mapleville 100 20%
Maugansville 1,237 37%
Mount Aetna 254 22%
Mount Lena 135 30%
Paramount-Long Meadow 929 13%
Pinesburg 131 38%
Robinwood 2,951 33%
Sharpsburg 298 40%
Smithsburg 1,020 28%
St. James 1,146 26%
Tilghmanton 122 25%
Williamsport 942 57%
Wilson-Conococheague 897 40%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 102,577 • Number of Households: 36,774Median Household Income: $50,844 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 10% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 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 WICOMICO COUNTY
15% 15% 14% 14%
24% 24% 26% 31%
61% 61% 60% 55%
35,304 36,857 37,036 36,774
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11% 20% 13%
38%
23% 27%
51%
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16,465
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9,342
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Wicomico County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $590 $956Child Care $– $1,001Food $182 $603Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $450Taxes $258 $499
Monthly Total $1,763 $4,954ANNUAL TOTAL $21,156 $59,448Hourly Wage $10.58 $29.72
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$37,044
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Wicomico County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Bivalve 118 42%
Delmar 1,254 47%
Fruitland City 1,796 34%
Hebron 448 44%
Mardela Springs 125 37%
Nanticoke 143 12%
Parsonsburg 103 25%
Pittsville 527 45%
Salisbury City 12,047 58%
Sharptown 320 40%
Willards 342 45%
2016 Point-in-Time Data
Households by Income, 2010 to 2016
Household Types by Income, 2016
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Population: 51,441 • Number of Households: 21,010Median Household Income: $57,227 (state average: $78,945)Unemployment Rate: 8% (state average: 5.4%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 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 WORCESTER COUNTY
11% 9% 10% 10%
19% 29% 26% 28%
70% 62% 64% 62%
21,991
19,683 20,492 21,010
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 14% 9%
29%
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61%
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8,895
4,008
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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer 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 Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates..
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 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 Maryland Family Network, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Worcester County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $610 $873Child Care $– $1,046Food $182 $603Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $445Taxes $264 $485
Monthly Total $1,792 $4,897ANNUAL TOTAL $21,504 $58,764Hourly Wage $10.75 $29.38
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Worcester County, 2016
Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty
Berlin 1,696 47%
Bishopville 271 30%
Ocean City 3,435 37%
Ocean Pines 5,212 27%
Pocomoke City City 1,600 66%
Snow Hill 844 59%
West Ocean City 1,744 37%
