2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Population: 66,234 • Number of Households: 27,160Median Household Income: $48,679 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN ADAMS COUNTY

12% 10% 13% 14%

18% 19% 19% 23%

70% 71% 68% 63%

26,538 26,675 27,657 27,160

0

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2010 2012 2014 2017

Hou

seho

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170011

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

13% 18% 10%

22%

12% 34%

65%

70%

56%

11,724

7,071

8,365

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over

Hou

seho

lds

170012

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Adams County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERHousing $459 $655Child Care $– $1,107Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $139 $412Taxes $203 $392

Monthly Total $1,532 $4,529ANNUAL TOTAL $18,384 $54,348Hourly Wage $9.19 $27.17

$30,828

$31,152

$34,236

$36,840

$47,028

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Firm Size by Number of Employees

Adams County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Camp Point 435 42%

Clayton 304 53%

Golden 271 35%

Liberty 182 32%

Loraine 120 34%

Mendon 330 36%

Payson 412 28%

Plainville 130 45%

Quincy 17,353 42%

Ursa 266 33%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Population: 6,776 • Number of Households: 2,432Median Household Income: $31,014 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 8.2% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 37% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN ALEXANDER COUNTY

22% 29% 35%

25%

29% 27% 29%

37%

49% 44% 36%

38%

3,316 3,084

2,826

2,432

0

500

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3,000

3,500

2010 2012 2014 2017

Hou

seho

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170031

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

21% 57%

9%

39% 19%

46%

40%

24%

45%

1,082

526

824

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200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over

Hou

seho

lds

170032

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Alexander County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $551 $735Child Care $– $1,149Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $428Taxes $229 $437

Monthly Total $1,662 $4,712ANNUAL TOTAL $19,944 $56,544Hourly Wage $9.97 $28.27

$24,612

$21,660

$43,008

$50,232

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Firm Size by Number of Employees

Alexander County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cairo 1,011 71%

East Cape Girardeau 211 65%

McClure 111 62%

Olive Branch CDP 193 54%

Tamms 211 61%

Thebes 133 64%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Population: 17,034 • Number of Households: 6,132Median Household Income: $54,393 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN BOND COUNTY

11% 14% 16% 15%

23% 26% 27% 23%

66% 60% 57% 62%

6,255 6,312 6,230 6,132

0

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2,000

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7,000

2010 2012 2014 2017

Hou

seho

lds

170051

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

15% 22% 9%

23%

14% 31%

62%

64%

60%

2,796

1,437

1,899

0

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1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over

Hou

seho

lds

170052

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Bond County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $478 $702Child Care $– $1,127Food $174 $526Transportation $357 $714Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $426Taxes $213 $430

Monthly Total $1,583 $4,683ANNUAL TOTAL $18,996 $56,196Hourly Wage $9.50 $28.10

$22,956

$26,436

$51,300

$48,240

$41,916

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170053

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Firm Size by Number of Employees

Bond County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Greenville 1,932 45%

Keyesport 170 58%

Mulberry Grove 277 59%

Pierron 215 50%

Pocahontas 325 51%

Sorento 228 73%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Population: 53,638 • Number of Households: 18,709Median Household Income: $62,701 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 8.1% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN BOONE COUNTY

8% 11% 11% 10%

21% 22% 24% 24%

71% 67% 65% 66%

18,273 17,755 18,162 18,709

0

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4,000

6,000

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2010 2012 2014 2017

Hou

seho

lds

170071

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

6% 13% 12%

21% 22%

31%

73% 65%

57%

7,524

6,537

4,648

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,000

Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over

Hou

seho

lds

170072

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Boone County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $515 $768Child Care $– $1,359Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $689Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $462Taxes $219 $528

Monthly Total $1,611 $5,086ANNUAL TOTAL $19,332 $61,032Hourly Wage $9.67 $30.52

$32,880

$34,716

$38,496

$42,132

$51,180

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Firm Size by Number of Employees

Boone County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Belvidere 8,982 43%

Candlewick Lake CDP 1,702 30%

Capron 512 40%

Garden Prairie CDP 105 79%

Poplar Grove 1,392 15%

Timberlane 317 2%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Population: 6,791 • Number of Households: 2,066Median Household Income: $56,289 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN BROWN COUNTY

13% 11% 12% 12%

20% 32% 32% 32%

67% 57% 56% 56%

2,139 2,105 2,124 2,066

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

2010 2012 2014 2017

Hou

seho

lds

170091

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

10% 15% 10%

27% 20%

51%

63%

65% 39%

888

607 571

0

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400

500

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1,000

Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over

Hou

seho

lds

170092

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Brown County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $929 $1,392Child Care $– $983Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $689Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $202 $496Taxes $362 $619

Monthly Total $2,224 $5,459ANNUAL TOTAL $26,688 $65,508Hourly Wage $13.34 $32.75

$32,136 $34,356 $37,380 $46,416

$47,652

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Firm Size by Number of Employees

Brown County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Mount Sterling 883 52%

Versailles 215 52%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Population: 33,619 • Number of Households: 13,816Median Household Income: $54,271 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN BUREAU COUNTY

10% 10% 11% 11%

20% 23% 20% 21%

70% 67% 69% 68%

14,360 14,181 14,111 13,816

0

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4,000

6,000

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16,000

2010 2012 2014 2017

Hou

seho

lds

170111

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

9% 20% 6%

21% 14% 28%

70%

66% 66%

5,886

3,729 4,201

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over

Hou

seho

lds

170112

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

19

Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Bureau County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $461 $726Child Care $– $1,150Food $174 $526Transportation $273 $546Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $131 $409Taxes $184 $385

Monthly Total $1,440 $4,500ANNUAL TOTAL $17,280 $54,000Hourly Wage $8.64 $27.00

$30,972

$38,448

$30,264

$45,012

$45,096

0

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Firm Size by Number of Employees

Bureau County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Buda 252 43%

Cherry 182 29%

Dalzell 317 29%

De Pue 587 44%

La Moille 295 27%

Ladd 503 28%

Malden 120 40%

Manlius 168 31%

Mineral 102 40%

Neponset 201 34%

Ohio 183 33%

Princeton 3,461 37%

Seatonville 135 22%

Sheffield 357 38%

Spring Valley 2,260 39%

Tiskilwa 352 38%

Walnut 540 32%

Wyanet 385 41%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

ILLIN

OIS A

LICE R

EPOR

T, 20

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Population: 4,897 • Number of Households: 1,881Median Household Income: $53,641 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 3.7% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN CALHOUN COUNTY

13% 13% 12% 14%

25% 23% 22% 25%

62% 64% 66% 61%

2,045 2,071 2,052 1,881

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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, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Calhoun County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $609 $896Child Care $– $1,133Food $174 $526Transportation $357 $714Health Care $162 $689Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $161 $454Taxes $253 $505

Monthly Total $1,771 $4,992ANNUAL TOTAL $21,252 $59,904Hourly Wage $10.63 $29.95

$22,848

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Calhoun County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Hardin 326 54%

Kampsville 124 56%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 14,704 • Number of Households: 6,573Median Household Income: $50,555 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is 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

11% 11% 11% 12%

18% 20% 19% 23%

71% 69% 70% 65%

7,010 6,739 6,531 6,573

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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

16% 13% 8%

23%

12%

29%

61%

75%

63%

2,942

1,302

2,329

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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, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Carroll County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $471 $654Child Care $– $1,090Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $409Taxes $206 $385

Monthly Total $1,549 $4,501ANNUAL TOTAL $18,588 $54,012Hourly Wage $9.29 $27.01

$27,408

$29,868

$36,468

$52,944

$41,256

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Carroll County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Chadwick 259 34%

Lanark 684 39%

Milledgeville 448 29%

Mount Carroll 683 35%

Savanna 1,396 51%

Shannon 298 36%

Thomson 228 30%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 12,880 • Number of Households: 5,160Median Household Income: $50,156 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 6.9% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN CASS COUNTY

14% 13% 11% 13%

28% 29% 26% 24%

58% 58% 63% 63%

5,057 5,070 5,205 5,160

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170171

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

13% 17% 7%

24%

20% 30%

63%

63% 63%

2,389

1,392 1,379

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170172

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Cass County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $540 $654Child Care $– $1,063Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $406Taxes $226 $375

Monthly Total $1,647 $4,461ANNUAL TOTAL $19,764 $53,532Hourly Wage $9.88 $26.77

$25,548

$34,644

$38,676 $67,308 $37,800

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Cass County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Arenzville 178 25%

Ashland 537 25%

Beardstown 2,280 50%

Chandlerville 230 42%

Virginia 582 39%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 209,399 • Number of Households: 83,080Median Household Income: $50,281 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 20% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY

19% 20% 21% 20%

19% 22% 21% 24%

62% 58% 58% 56%

78,501 80,050 81,347 83,080

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170191

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

26%

16% 7%

27%

17% 22%

47%

67% 71%

49,860

18,748 14,472

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Hou

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170192

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Champaign County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $544 $829Child Care $– $1,263Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $689Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $458Taxes $227 $515

Monthly Total $1,652 $5,034ANNUAL TOTAL $19,824 $60,408Hourly Wage $9.91 $30.20

$30,936

$37,080

$38,604

$30,960

$48,948

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Champaign County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bondville 207 47%

Broadlands 150 32%

Champaign 35,590 49%

Fisher 727 37%

Gifford 337 28%

Homer 484 32%

Ivesdale 112 42%

Lake of the Woods CDP 1,056 42%

Ludlow 145 48%

Mahomet 2,943 21%

Ogden 307 33%

Pesotum 210 19%

Philo 544 12%

Rantoul 4,962 49%

Royal 134 28%

Sadorus 150 34%

Savoy 3,492 36%

Seymour CDP 132 60%

Sidney 573 30%

St. Joseph 1,633 30%

Thomasboro 496 41%

Tolono 1,071 24%

Urbana 15,986 59%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 33,562 • Number of Households: 13,892Median Household Income: $50,668 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 4.6% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN CHRISTIAN COUNTY

16% 14% 14% 12%

12% 20% 24% 25%

72% 66% 62% 63%

14,134 14,333 14,089 13,892

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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

12% 17% 9%

24%

13% 35%

64%

70%

56%

6,173

3,488

4,231

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170212

Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Christian County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $470 $665Child Care $– $1,158Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $420Taxes $206 $415

Monthly Total $1,548 $4,621ANNUAL TOTAL $18,576 $55,452Hourly Wage $9.29 $27.73

$27,324

$32,736

$32,652

$43,200

$49,452

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Christian County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Assumption 549 46%

Edinburg 470 32%

Kincaid 675 42%

Langleyville CDP 173 30%

Morrisonville 407 30%

Mount Auburn 238 34%

Pana 2,502 44%

Stonington 360 23%

Taylorville 5,018 43%

Tovey 214 41%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 15,924 • Number of Households: 6,809Median Household Income: $52,068 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 6.5% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN CLARK COUNTY

12% 11% 12% 13%

16% 20% 20% 19%

72% 69% 68% 68%

6,747 6,593 6,689 6,809

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Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold

9% 24% 7%

15% 12% 31%

76%

64% 62%

3,093

1,847 1,869

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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, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Clark County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $436 $654Child Care $– $1,021Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $400Taxes $196 $360

Monthly Total $1,499 $4,398ANNUAL TOTAL $17,988 $52,776Hourly Wage $8.99 $26.39

$23,964

$34,656

$34,764

$45,972

$41,724

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Clark County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Casey 1,189 45%

Marshall 1,536 37%

Martinsville 516 39%

West Union CDP 160 36%

Westfield 281 26%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 13,393 • Number of Households: 5,624Median Household Income: $47,427 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 5.0% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN CLAY COUNTY

17% 14% 14% 15%

17% 23% 26% 19%

66% 63% 60% 66%

5,615 5,591 5,410

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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, 2017

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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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Clay County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $436 $654Child Care $– $927Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $387Taxes $196 $327

Monthly Total $1,499 $4,258ANNUAL TOTAL $17,988 $51,096Hourly Wage $8.99 $25.55

$26,364

$26,796

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Clay City 336 45%

Flora 2,161 40%

Louisville 451 41%

Xenia 188 37%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 37,640 • Number of Households: 14,183Median Household Income: $64,543 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN CLINTON COUNTY

7% 8% 10% 10%

25% 26% 23% 21%

68% 66% 67% 69%

14,169 14,048 13,944 14,183

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5,983

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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, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Clinton County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $609 $896Child Care $– $1,122Food $174 $526Transportation $357 $714Health Care $162 $689Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $161 $452Taxes $253 $501

Monthly Total $1,771 $4,975ANNUAL TOTAL $21,252 $59,700Hourly Wage $10.63 $29.85

$29,592

$30,912

$30,780

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Clinton County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Albers 393 38%

Aviston 824 26%

Bartelso 208 21%

Beckemeyer 438 40%

Breese 1,939 28%

Carlyle 1,291 37%

Damiansville 170 24%

Germantown 522 36%

Hoffman 197 53%

Trenton 1,055 35%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 52,540 • Number of Households: 21,006Median Household Income: $41,907 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 7.3% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN COLES COUNTY

21% 20% 21% 21%

18% 23% 27% 23%

61% 57% 52% 56%

21,274 20,932 21,017 21,006

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10,674

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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, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Coles County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $455 $682Child Care $– $1,077Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $139 $411Taxes $202 $391

Monthly Total $1,527 $4,524ANNUAL TOTAL $18,324 $54,288Hourly Wage $9.16 $27.14

$26,508

$26,808

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Coles County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Ashmore 360 36%

Charleston 7,942 55%

Humboldt 204 40%

Lerna 100 35%

Mattoon 7,436 48%

Oakland 415 45%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 5,211,263 • Number of Households: 1,948,373Median Household Income: $61,405 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 7.1% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN COOK COUNTY

15% 16% 16% 14%

22% 19% 18% 25%

63% 65% 66% 61%

1,922,125 1,936,001 1,938,055 1,948,373

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988,642

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…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location andfirm size, but across the state, wages are still often less than the cost of the family Household Survival Budget.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

Cook County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE &

Poverty

Markham 4,398 58%

Matteson 6,753 30%

Maywood 7,474 48%

Melrose Park 7,653 49%

Merrionette Park 839 49%

Midlothian 5,402 37%

Morton Grove 8,278 26%

Mount Prospect 20,330 30%

Niles 10,941 38%

Norridge 5,426 36%

North Riverside 2,677 38%

Northbrook 12,840 18%

Northfield 2,291 15%

Northlake 3,760 45%

Oak Forest 10,500 30%

Oak Lawn 21,472 36%

Oak Park 21,529 27%

Olympia Fields 2,016 18%

Orland Hills 2,287 27%

Orland Park 22,345 24%

Palatine 27,190 31%

Palos Heights 4,787 23%

Palos Hills 6,954 36%

Palos Park 1,964 22%

Park Forest 8,471 47%

Park Ridge 14,117 21%

Phoenix 724 55%

Posen 1,925 57%

Prospect Heights 6,008 37%

Richton Park 5,037 47%

River Forest 3,909 19%

River Grove 4,020 48%

Riverdale 5,092 64%

Riverside 3,151 19%

Robbins 1,724 64%

Rolling Meadows 8,925 30%

Rosemont 1,766 42%

Sauk Village 3,515 54%

Schaumburg 29,898 26%

Schiller Park 4,243 40%

Skokie 22,323 35%

South Barrington 1,518 13%

South Chicago Heights 1,424 60%

South Holland 7,248 37%

Steger 4,250 53%

Stickney 2,235 36%

Stone Park 1,321 57%

Streamwood 13,089 25%

Summit 3,159 47%

Thornton 1,051 39%

Tinley Park 21,299 25%

Westchester 6,601 28%

Western Springs 4,376 11%

Wheeling 14,233 35%

Willow Springs 2,165 28%

Wilmette 9,609 14%

Winnetka 4,139 14%

Worth 3,986 45%

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Cook County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1

INFANT, 1 PRESCHOOLER

Monthly CostsHousing $912 $1,232Child Care $– $1,438Food $174 $526Transportation $65 $103Health Care $162 $689Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $162 $458Taxes $257 $516

Monthly Total $1,787 $5,037ANNUAL TOTAL $21,444 $60,444Hourly Wage $10.72 $30.22

$42,780

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Cook County, 2017

Town Total HH% ALICE &

Poverty

Alsip 7,318 43%Arlington Heights 30,984 21%Barrington 3,842 20%Barrington Hills 1,391 18%Bedford Park 232 27%Bellwood 6,172 40%Berkeley 1,752 30%Berwyn 18,104 40%Blue Island 8,443 57%Bridgeview 5,566 42%Broadview 3,227 44%Brookfield 6,925 27%Burbank 9,116 40%Burnham 1,385 52%Calumet City 13,534 53%Calumet Park 3,124 47%Chicago 1,047,695 43%Chicago Heights 10,372 50%Chicago Ridge 5,050 55%Cicero 22,600 47%Country Club Hills 5,693 39%Countryside 2,594 44%Crestwood 5,106 41%Des Plaines 22,105 32%Dixmoor 1,081 65%Dolton 7,561 50%East Hazel Crest 628 39%Elk Grove Village 13,286 29%Elmwood Park 9,247 42%Evanston 27,760 32%Evergreen Park 7,089 31%Flossmoor 3,377 14%Ford Heights 1,008 73%Forest Park 6,992 44%Forest View 304 36%Franklin Park 6,396 37%Glencoe 3,202 11%Glenview 17,157 20%Glenwood 3,001 40%Golf 152 4%Harvey 9,185 70%Harwood Heights 3,540 41%Hazel Crest 5,229 43%Hickory Hills 4,875 39%Hillside 3,028 43%Hodgkins 702 51%Hoffman Estates 17,892 23%Hometown 1,877 58%Homewood 7,537 31%Indian Head Park 1,590 27%Inverness 2,627 14%Justice 4,611 49%Kenilworth 812 11%La Grange 5,213 19%La Grange Park 5,059 25%Lansing 11,243 47%Lemont 5,897 25%Lincolnwood 4,268 22%Lynwood 3,099 43%

Lyons 3,923 49%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 19,214 • Number of Households: 7,665Median Household Income: $47,468 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 12%)

How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.

What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are many different family and living combinations — more than ever before. More adults are living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.

ALICE IN CRAWFORD COUNTY

13% 11% 12% 12%

20% 22% 24% 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.

Private-Sector Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2017

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page shows 1- or 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 2017, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $12,060 for a single adult and $24,600 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 28 percent statewide from 2010 to 2017, compared to 12 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2017 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey, 2017. ALICE Demographics: ALICE Threshold, 2017; American Community Survey, 2017. Wages: BLS, 2017. Budget: BLS, 2017; Consumer Reports, 2017; HUD, 2017; Illinois Department of Human Services, 2018; IRS, 2017; Tax Foundation, 2017; USDA, 2017.

Household Survival Budget, Crawford County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $436 $654Child Care $– $1,140Food $174 $526Transportation $340 $679Health Care $162 $683Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $416Taxes $196 $404

Monthly Total $1,499 $4,577ANNUAL TOTAL $17,988 $54,924Hourly Wage $8.99 $27.46

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Flat Rock 136 50%

Hutsonville 179 40%

Oblong 646 50%

Palestine 565 50%

Robinson 2,760 43%

2017 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2017

Household Types by Income, 2017

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Population: 10,899 • Number of Households: 4,287Median Household Income: $50,680 (state average: $62,992)Unemployment Rate: 5.0% (state average: 6.1%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 24%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (stat