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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 18,951 | Number of Households: 5,827Median Household Income: $44,533 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 12.3% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 20% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN ADAMS COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Adams County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $415 $637Child Care $– $1,096Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $123 $376Taxes $148 $227

Monthly Total $1,356 $4,134ANNUAL TOTAL $16,272 $49,608Hourly Wage $8.14 $24.80

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

19% 20% 20%

25% 30% 31%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 21,955 | Number of Households: 9,405Median Household Income: $42,689 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 8.5% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 15% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN ASOTIN COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Asotin County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $403 $659Child Care $– $1,395Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $122 $418Taxes $146 $325

Monthly Total $1,341 $4,595ANNUAL TOTAL $16,092 $55,140Hourly Wage $8.05 $27.57

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

14% 13% 13% 15%

25% 23% 23% 25%

61% 64% 64% 60%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 186,486 | Number of Households: 67,815Median Household Income: $58,093 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 13% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN BENTON COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Benton County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $515 $754Child Care $– $1,213Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $136 $406Taxes $171 $298

Monthly Total $1,492 $4,469ANNUAL TOTAL $17,904 $53,628Hourly Wage $8.95 $26.81

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

11% 11% 12% 13%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 74,588 | Number of Households: 27,087Median Household Income: $50,177 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 9.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 15% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN CHELAN COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Chelan County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $481 $809Child Care $– $1,019Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $131 $388Taxes $163 $256

Monthly Total $1,445 $4,270ANNUAL TOTAL $17,340 $51,240Hourly Wage $8.67 $25.62

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

11% 12% 13% 15%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 72,715 | Number of Households: 31,361Median Household Income: $46,469 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 7.4% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 14% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN CLALLAM COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Clallam County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $457 $755Child Care $– $1,235Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $129 $409Taxes $158 $305

Monthly Total $1,414 $4,502ANNUAL TOTAL $16,968 $54,024Hourly Wage $8.48 $27.01

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

11% 14% 13% 14%

26% 27% 28% 22%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 451,008 | Number of Households: 165,133Median Household Income: $61,741 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 7.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 9% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN CLARK COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Clark County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $666 $922Child Care $– $1,257Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $154 $434Taxes $208 $363

Monthly Total $1,698 $4,774ANNUAL TOTAL $20,376 $57,288Hourly Wage $10.19 $28.64

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

9% 10% 10% 9%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 4,031 | Number of Households: 1,706Median Household Income: $41,071 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 7.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 16% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN COLUMBIA COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Columbia County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $415 $637Child Care $– $1,395Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $123 $415Taxes $148 $318

Monthly Total $1,356 $4,563ANNUAL TOTAL $16,272 $54,756Hourly Wage $8.14 $27.38

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

16% 13% 16%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 102,133 | Number of Households: 40,036Median Household Income: $42,223 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 12.7% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 20% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN COWLITZ COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Cowlitz County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $426 $683Child Care $– $1,192Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $125 $394Taxes $151 $270

Monthly Total $1,372 $4,337ANNUAL TOTAL $16,464 $52,044Hourly Wage $8.23 $26.02

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

14% 21% 17% 20%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 39,183 | Number of Households: 14,140Median Household Income: $53,235 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 7.9% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 12% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Douglas County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $481 $809Child Care $– $1,023Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $131 $389Taxes $163 $257

Monthly Total $1,445 $4,276ANNUAL TOTAL $17,340 $51,312Hourly Wage $8.67 $25.66

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

15% 12% 12% 12%

22% 22% 22% 25%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 7,657 | Number of Households: 3,112Median Household Income: $37,542 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 13.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 22% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN FERRY COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Ferry County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $462 $637Child Care $– $1,217Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $129 $392Taxes $159 $264

Monthly Total $1,420 $4,308ANNUAL TOTAL $17,040 $51,696Hourly Wage $8.52 $25.85

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

18% 18% 22%

31% 33% 27%

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2014 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 87,809 | Number of Households: 25,542Median Household Income: $57,890 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 4.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 17% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Franklin County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $515 $754Child Care $– $1,192Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $136 $404Taxes $171 $292

Monthly Total $1,492 $4,440ANNUAL TOTAL $17,904 $53,280Hourly Wage $8.95 $26.64

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 2,240 | Number of Households: 906Median Household Income: $50,915 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 9.7% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 7% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN GARFIELD COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Garfield County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $415 $637Child Care $– $1,395Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $123 $415Taxes $148 $318

Monthly Total $1,356 $4,563ANNUAL TOTAL $16,272 $54,756Hourly Wage $8.14 $27.38

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 93,147 | Number of Households: 29,758Median Household Income: $51,949 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 6.9% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 14% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN GRANT COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Grant County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $468 $660Child Care $– $1,083Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $130 $377Taxes $161 $230

Monthly Total $1,429 $4,148ANNUAL TOTAL $17,148 $49,776Hourly Wage $8.57 $24.89

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 70,818 | Number of Households: 27,401Median Household Income: $43,356 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 12.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 19% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Grays Harbor County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $457 $686Child Care $– $1,118Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $129 $385Taxes $158 $248

Monthly Total $1,414 $4,235ANNUAL TOTAL $16,968 $50,820Hourly Wage $8.48 $25.41

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 79,275 | Number of Households: 32,464Median Household Income: $59,934 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 8.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 11% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN ISLAND COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Island County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $565 $896Child Care $– $1,408Food $197 $595Transportation $345 $690Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $141 $446Taxes $181 $392

Monthly Total $1,549 $4,908ANNUAL TOTAL $18,588 $58,896Hourly Wage $9.29 $29.45

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 29,978 | Number of Households: 13,535Median Household Income: $47,202 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 11% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 13% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Jefferson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $538 $905Child Care $– $1,160Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $138 $419Taxes $177 $328

Monthly Total $1,523 $4,610ANNUAL TOTAL $18,276 $55,320Hourly Wage $9.14 $27.66

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 2,079,967 | Number of Households: 825,188Median Household Income: $75,834 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 14% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 10% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN KING COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, King County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $771 $1,123Child Care $– $1,656Food $197 $595Transportation $95 $135Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $135 $436Taxes $171 $367

Monthly Total $1,489 $4,793ANNUAL TOTAL $17,868 $57,516Hourly Wage $8.93 $28.76

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 254,183 | Number of Households: 95,249Median Household Income: $61,794 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 15% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 11% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN KITSAP COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Kitsap County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $566 $951Child Care $– $1,250Food $197 $595Transportation $95 $135Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $110 $360Taxes $124 $192

Monthly Total $1,212 $3,964ANNUAL TOTAL $14,544 $47,568Hourly Wage $7.27 $23.78

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 41,705 | Number of Households: 16,753Median Household Income: $45,406 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 9.3% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 23% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN KITTITAS COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Kittitas County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $532 $795Child Care $– $1,257Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $138 $417Taxes $175 $324

Monthly Total $1,515 $4,591ANNUAL TOTAL $18,180 $55,092Hourly Wage $9.09 $27.55

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 20,668 | Number of Households: 7,959Median Household Income: $46,368 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 7.8% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 13% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN KLICKITAT COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Klickitat County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $431 $661Child Care $– $1,235Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $125 $397Taxes $152 $277

Monthly Total $1,378 $4,368ANNUAL TOTAL $16,536 $52,416Hourly Wage $8.27 $26.21

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

18% 17% 16% 13%

24% 30% 24% 26%

58% 53% 60% 61%

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2014 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 75,128 | Number of Households: 29,969Median Household Income: $43,575 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 11.3% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 15% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN LEWIS COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Lewis County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $465 $733Child Care $– $1,168Food $197 $595Transportation $345 $690Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $128 $394Taxes $158 $268

Monthly Total $1,413 $4,329ANNUAL TOTAL $16,956 $51,948Hourly Wage $8.48 $25.97

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

13% 14% 14% 15%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 10,409 | Number of Households: 4,445Median Household Income: $47,161 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 13% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN LINCOLN COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Lincoln County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $423 $649Child Care $– $1,395Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $124 $416Taxes $150 $322

Monthly Total $1,367 $4,580ANNUAL TOTAL $16,404 $54,960Hourly Wage $8.20 $27.48

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 60,728 | Number of Households: 23,099Median Household Income: $49,538 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 13.6% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 13% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN MASON COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Mason County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $491 $824Child Care $– $1,132Food $197 $595Transportation $345 $690Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $132 $401Taxes $164 $285

Monthly Total $1,449 $4,408ANNUAL TOTAL $17,388 $52,896Hourly Wage $8.69 $26.45

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

14% 16% 14% 13%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 41,241 | Number of Households: 16,401Median Household Income: $39,665 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 10.3% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 20% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN OKANOGAN COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Okanogan County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $458 $637Child Care $– $1,019Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $129 $366Taxes $158 $204

Monthly Total $1,415 $4,024ANNUAL TOTAL $16,980 $48,288Hourly Wage $8.49 $24.14

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

20% 18% 20% 20%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 20,665 | Number of Households: 9,143Median Household Income: $39,418 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 9.1% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 16% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN PACIFIC COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Pacific County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $413 $695Child Care $– $1,112Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $123 $385Taxes $148 $249

Monthly Total $1,354 $4,239ANNUAL TOTAL $16,248 $50,868Hourly Wage $8.12 $25.43

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

14% 19% 16% 16%

23% 15% 22% 23%

63% 66% 62% 61%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 12,965 | Number of Households: 5,532Median Household Income: $40,070 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 11.8% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 20% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN PEND OREILLE COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Pend Oreille County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $379 $637Child Care $– $1,239Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $119 $394Taxes $140 $270

Monthly Total $1,308 $4,338ANNUAL TOTAL $15,696 $52,056Hourly Wage $7.85 $26.03

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

19% 21% 20%

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2014 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 831,928 | Number of Households: 302,388Median Household Income: $60,496 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 7.6% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 12% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN PIERCE COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Pierce County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $630 $999Child Care $– $1,318Food $197 $595Transportation $345 $690Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $149 $448Taxes $196 $396

Monthly Total $1,637 $4,927ANNUAL TOTAL $19,644 $59,124Hourly Wage $9.82 $29.56

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 15,847 | Number of Households: 7,611Median Household Income: $54,331 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 11% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, San Juan County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $665 $853Child Care $– $1,395Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $154 $443Taxes $208 $384

Monthly Total $1,697 $4,873ANNUAL TOTAL $20,364 $58,476Hourly Wage $10.18 $29.24

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

11% 11% 11%

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72% 68% 70%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 120,365 | Number of Households: 45,447Median Household Income: $50,558 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 6.8% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 15% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN SKAGIT COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Skagit County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $607 $908Child Care $– $1,365Food $197 $595Transportation $345 $690Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $146 $442Taxes $190 $382

Monthly Total $1,605 $4,863ANNUAL TOTAL $19,260 $58,356Hourly Wage $9.63 $29.18

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 11,194 | Number of Households: 4,433Median Household Income: $50,986 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 10.5% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 16% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN SKAMANIA COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Skamania County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $666 $922Child Care $– $1,220Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $154 $429Taxes $208 $352

Monthly Total $1,698 $4,721ANNUAL TOTAL $20,376 $56,652Hourly Wage $10.19 $28.33

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 759,583 | Number of Households: 278,683Median Household Income: $71,984 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 6% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 9% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Snohomish County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $771 $1,123Child Care $– $1,542Food $197 $595Transportation $345 $690Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $167 $493Taxes $236 $502

Monthly Total $1,836 $5,426ANNUAL TOTAL $22,032 $65,112Hourly Wage $11.02 $32.56

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

7% 9% 9% 9%

22% 27% 24% 23%

71% 64% 67% 68%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 484,318 | Number of Households: 187,603Median Household Income: $50,249 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 6.1% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 15% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN SPOKANE COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Spokane County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $447 $739Child Care $– $1,192Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $127 $402Taxes $156 $287

Monthly Total $1,400 $4,418ANNUAL TOTAL $16,800 $53,016Hourly Wage $8.40 $26.51

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 43,541 | Number of Households: 17,626Median Household Income: $42,111 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 10.1% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 16% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN STEVENS COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Stevens County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $468 $637Child Care $– $1,084Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $130 $374Taxes $161 $223

Monthly Total $1,429 $4,116ANNUAL TOTAL $17,148 $49,392Hourly Wage $8.57 $24.70

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

16% 15% 17% 16%

24% 23% 20% 25%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 265,851 | Number of Households: 103,319Median Household Income: $61,609 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 7.8% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 11% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN THURSTON COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Thurston County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $706 $943Child Care $– $1,269Food $197 $595Transportation $345 $690Health Care $120 $481Miscellaneous $158 $434Taxes $217 $363

Monthly Total $1,743 $4,775ANNUAL TOTAL $20,916 $57,300Hourly Wage $10.46 $28.65

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 4,016 | Number of Households: 1,716Median Household Income: $44,500 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 12% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 18% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN WAHKIAKUM COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Wahkiakum County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $415 $637Child Care $– $1,395Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $123 $415Taxes $148 $318

Monthly Total $1,356 $4,563ANNUAL TOTAL $16,272 $54,756Hourly Wage $8.14 $27.38

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 59,476 | Number of Households: 21,698Median Household Income: $47,854 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 6.9% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 16% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN WALLA WALLA COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Walla Walla County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $465 $713Child Care $– $1,257Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $130 $407Taxes $160 $299

Monthly Total $1,425 $4,474ANNUAL TOTAL $17,100 $53,688Hourly Wage $8.55 $26.84

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 208,351 | Number of Households: 81,973Median Household Income: $53,665 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 8.9% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 16% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN WHATCOM COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Whatcom County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $572 $885Child Care $– $837Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $143 $374Taxes $184 $223

Monthly Total $1,569 $4,117ANNUAL TOTAL $18,828 $49,404Hourly Wage $9.41 $24.70

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

15% 14% 16% 16%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 46,003 | Number of Households: 17,174Median Household Income: $35,578 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 7.6% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 31% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN WHITMAN COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Whitman County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $445 $705Child Care $– $1,150Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $127 $392Taxes $155 $264

Monthly Total $1,397 $4,309ANNUAL TOTAL $16,764 $51,708Hourly Wage $8.38 $25.85

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

28% 28% 32% 31%

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Households by Income, 2007 to 2014

Population: 247,687 | Number of Households: 79,700Median Household Income: $44,648 (state average: $61,366)Unemployment Rate: 6.8% (state average: 6.5%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 20%); Poverty Households: 18% (state average: 12%)

How many households are struggling?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold, or AT). Combined, the number of poverty and ALICE households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE as circumstances improve or worsen. The Great Recession, from 2007 to 2010, caused hardship for many families. Conditions started to improve in 2010 and 2012 for some, but not for all.

What does it cost to afford the basic necessities?The bare-minimum Household Survival Budget does not include any savings, leaving a household vulnerable to unexpected expenses. ALICE households typically earn above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,670 for a single adult and $23,850 for a family of four, but less than the Household Survival Budget.

ALICE IN YAKIMA COUNTY

Household Survival Budget, Yakima County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $466 $732Child Care $– $1,027Food $197 $595Transportation $346 $693Health Care $127 $510Miscellaneous $130 $379Taxes $160 $235

Monthly Total $1,426 $4,171ANNUAL TOTAL $17,112 $50,052Hourly Wage $8.56 $25.03

Sources: 2014 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); ; Child Care Aware of Washington.

18% 19% 20% 18%

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