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Population: 57,772 • Number of Households: 16,572Median Household Income: $42,146 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 42% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ANDERSON COUNTY

19% 19% 17% 15%

34% 32% 32% 42%

47% 49% 51% 43%

15,936 16,738 16,610 16,572

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Anderson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $527 $700Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $379Taxes $186 $226

Monthly Total $1,588 $4,169ANNUAL TOTAL $19,056 $50,028Hourly Wage $9.53 $25.01

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Anderson County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cayuga 312 44%

Elkhart 2,970 56%

Frankston 1,767 49%

Montalba-Tennessee Colony 1,479 48%

Palestine 10,044 61%

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Households by Income, 2010 to 2016

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Population: 17,215 • Number of Households: 5,392Median Household Income: $70,121 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ANDREWS COUNTY

14% 13% 10% 10%

15% 17% 21% 25%

71% 70% 69% 65%

5,205 5,183 5,412 5,392

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Andrews County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $613 $814Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $155 $404Taxes $207 $284

Monthly Total $1,706 $4,444ANNUAL TOTAL $20,472 $53,328Hourly Wage $10.24 $26.66

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Andrews County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Andrews North 4,420 35%

Andrews South 972 37%

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Population: 87,791 • Number of Households: 30,210Median Household Income: $41,161 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ANGELINA COUNTY

16% 18% 18% 18%

29% 28% 25% 32%

55% 54% 57% 50%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Angelina County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $553 $726Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $377Taxes $192 $221

Monthly Total $1,624 $4,143ANNUAL TOTAL $19,488 $49,716Hourly Wage $9.74 $24.86

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Angelina County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Diboll 2,729 47%

Huntington 4,109 45%

Lufkin 18,964 49%

Pollok 3,597 40%

Zavalla 1,096 55%

2016 Point-in-Time Data

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Population: 24,729 • Number of Households: 9,552Median Household Income: $44,851 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ARANSAS COUNTY

14% 16% 17% 14%

17% 27% 26% 31%

69% 57% 57% 55%

9,808 9,516 9,550 9,552

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Aransas County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $578 $838Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $413Taxes $198 $306

Monthly Total $1,658 $4,546ANNUAL TOTAL $19,896 $54,552Hourly Wage $9.95 $27.28

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Aransas County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Fulton 2,410 48%

Rockport 7,142 45%

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Population: 8,750 • Number of Households: 3,331Median Household Income: $62,407 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ARCHER COUNTY

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70% 73% 71% 68%

3,363 3,330 3,336 3,331

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Archer County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $474 $769Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $382Taxes $174 $233

Monthly Total $1,517 $4,202ANNUAL TOTAL $18,204 $50,424Hourly Wage $9.10 $25.21

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Archer City 1,281 40%

Holliday 2,050 26%

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Population: 1,913 • Number of Households: 702Median Household Income: $65,000 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 1.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Armstrong County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $507 $814Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $408Taxes $181 $293

Monthly Total $1,561 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $53,808Hourly Wage $9.37 $26.90

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Claude North 199 31%

Claude South 503 30%

2016 Point-in-Time Data

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Population: 47,710 • Number of Households: 15,343Median Household Income: $53,181 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ATASCOSA COUNTY

17% 17% 16% 15%

27% 22% 22% 26%

56% 61% 62% 59%

14,875 15,107 15,161 15,343

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Atascosa County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $470 $728Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $137 $428Taxes $173 $340

Monthly Total $1,511 $4,707ANNUAL TOTAL $18,132 $56,484Hourly Wage $9.07 $28.24

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Atascosa County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Campbellton 268 32%

Charlotte 875 61%

Jourdanton 2,130 43%

Pleasanton 5,884 34%

Poteet 6,186 43%

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Population: 29,107 • Number of Households: 11,222Median Household Income: $56,681 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN AUSTIN COUNTY

12% 12% 10% 14%

23% 26% 26% 28%

65% 62% 64%

58%

10,309 10,855 10,786

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57%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Austin County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $589 $817Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $448Taxes $217 $388

Monthly Total $1,756 $4,929ANNUAL TOTAL $21,072 $59,148Hourly Wage $10.54 $29.57

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Austin County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bellville 4,120 46%

Industry 1,373 39%

Sealy 4,771 38%

Wallis 958 43%

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Households by Income, 2010 to 2016

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Population: 7,131 • Number of Households: 2,317Median Household Income: $40,589 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 2.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 41% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BAILEY COUNTY

14% 14% 20% 16%

26% 39% 23% 41%

60% 47% 57%

43%

2,380 2,357 2,400 2,317

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Bailey County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73

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Bailey County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Muleshoe 2,203 58%

South Sand Hills 114 31%

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Population: 21,015 • Number of Households: 8,256Median Household Income: $55,434 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BANDERA COUNTY

19% 16% 16% 16%

18% 16% 20% 22%

63% 68% 64% 62%

8,437 8,687 8,569 8,256

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62%

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3,841

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Bandera County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98

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Bandera County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bandera 7,238 38%

Medina 1,018 41%

2016 Point-in-Time Data

Households by Income, 2010 to 2016

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Population: 82,733 • Number of Households: 25,975Median Household Income: $56,508 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 37% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BASTROP COUNTY

15% 12% 13% 12%

28% 36% 28% 37%

57% 52% 59% 51%

25,266 24,863 25,974 25,975

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11,509

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Bastrop County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $488Taxes $244 $482

Monthly Total $1,887 $5,371ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $64,452Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.23

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Bastrop County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bastrop 7,785 51%

Cedar Creek-Red Rock 8,563 44%

Elgin 5,670 48%

Smithville 3,804 53%

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Households by Income, 2010 to 2016

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Population: 3,639 • Number of Households: 1,703Median Household Income: $34,382 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 1.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BAYLOR COUNTY

18% 16% 19% 16%

17% 21% 24% 28%

65% 63%

57% 56%

1,657 1,735

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Baylor County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $368Taxes $177 $200

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,044ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,528Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.26

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Baylor County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Seymour 1,287 45%

Seymour Rural 416 39%

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Population: 32,706 • Number of Households: 8,698Median Household Income: $44,005 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 20% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BEE COUNTY

22% 22% 21% 20%

34% 23% 28% 32%

44% 55% 51% 48%

8,327 8,940 8,933 8,698

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Bee County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $576 $733Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $400Taxes $197 $274

Monthly Total $1,654 $4,396ANNUAL TOTAL $19,848 $52,752Hourly Wage $9.92 $26.38

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Beeville 7,330 54%

Pettus-Pawnee 551 41%

Skidmore 817 54%

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Population: 340,411 • Number of Households: 119,985Median Household Income: $52,275 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BELL COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Bell County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $581 $783Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $391Taxes $198 $255

Monthly Total $1,661 $4,304ANNUAL TOTAL $19,932 $51,648Hourly Wage $9.97 $25.82

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Bell County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Belton 7,920 41%

East Bell 2,133 34%

Fort Hood 2,614 60%

Killeen 61,012 43%

Northwest Bell 4,687 24%

Rogers 1,577 41%

South Bell 3,366 22%

Southwest Bell 2,841 21%

Temple 26,877 44%

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Population: 1,928,680 • Number of Households: 628,924Median Household Income: $53,210 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BEXAR COUNTY

16% 17% 17% 15%

24% 25% 25% 36%

60% 58% 58% 49%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Bexar County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98

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Bexar County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

San Antonio Central 225,363 67%

San Antonio East 10,311 44%

San Antonio North 130,385 38%

San Antonio Northeast 85,060 49%

San Antonio Northwest 104,608 42%

San Antonio South 10,893 64%

San Antonio West 56,701 42%

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Population: 10,918 • Number of Households: 4,174Median Household Income: $56,573 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BLANCO COUNTY

9% 8% 9% 9%

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69% 62% 63% 59%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Blanco County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $594 $789Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $444Taxes $201 $379

Monthly Total $1,679 $4,887ANNUAL TOTAL $20,148 $58,644Hourly Wage $10.07 $29.32

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Blanco County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Blanco 2,145 45%

Johnson City 2,029 36%

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Population: 698 • Number of Households: 251Median Household Income: $77,569 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 1.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 12% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 5% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BORDEN COUNTY

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79% 79% 82% 83%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Borden County

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Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $388Taxes $184 $247

Monthly Total $1,579 $4,268ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $51,216Hourly Wage $9.47 $25.61

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Gail North 120 9%

Gail South 131 24%

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Population: 17,953 • Number of Households: 7,098Median Household Income: $45,419 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BOSQUE COUNTY

14% 14% 14% 14%

25% 24% 23% 26%

61% 62% 63% 60%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Bosque County

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Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $376Taxes $179 $218

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,132ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,584Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.79

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Clifton 2,866 37%

Cranfills Gap 409 30%

Iredell 387 48%

Meridian 2,538 43%

Valley Mills 898 37%

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Population: 93,860 • Number of Households: 33,031Median Household Income: $45,997 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BOWIE COUNTY

17% 21% 21% 18%

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64% 58%

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.

Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Bowie County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $446 $712Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $373Taxes $167 $212

Monthly Total $1,479 $4,100ANNUAL TOTAL $17,748 $49,200Hourly Wage $8.87 $24.60

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Bowie County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Dalby Springs-Simms 961 41%

De Kalb 1,989 40%

Hooks 2,109 46%

Maud-Redwater 3,940 48%

New Boston 2,960 45%

Texarkana 21,627 49%

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Population: 354,195 • Number of Households: 117,168Median Household Income: $74,799 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BRAZORIA COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Brazoria County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $703 $870Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $174 $455Taxes $250 $404

Monthly Total $1,917 $5,005ANNUAL TOTAL $23,004 $60,060Hourly Wage $11.50 $30.03

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Brazoria County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Alvin-Pearland 66,073 32%

Angleton 13,518 39%

Brazoria-West Columbia 11,584 50%

Brazosport 23,115 47%

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Population: 220,417 • Number of Households: 78,272Median Household Income: $41,559 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BRAZOS COUNTY

30% 29% 29% 25%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Brazos County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $654 $862Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $426Taxes $219 $335

Monthly Total $1,764 $4,683ANNUAL TOTAL $21,168 $56,196Hourly Wage $10.58 $28.10

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Brazos County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bryan-College Station 43,450 61%

Northeast Brazos 5,658 28%

South Brazos 21,462 37%

West Brazos 5,227 54%

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Population: 9,188 • Number of Households: 4,014Median Household Income: $38,440 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BREWSTER COUNTY

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66% 66% 58% 56%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Brewster County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $561 $756Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $388Taxes $194 $246

Monthly Total $1,635 $4,264ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $51,168Hourly Wage $9.81 $25.58

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Brewster County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Alpine 3,766 44%

Marathon 248 36%

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Population: 1,672 • Number of Households: 698Median Household Income: $40,385 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BRISCOE COUNTY

19% 16% 17% 14%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Briscoe County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55

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Briscoe County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Quitaque 265 49%

Silverton 433 35%

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Population: 7,217 • Number of Households: 2,031Median Household Income: $24,913 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 12.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 38% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BROOKS COUNTY

32% 37% 35% 38%

31% 32% 34% 35%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Brooks County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $390Taxes $179 $251

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,288ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,456Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.73

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Encino 135 67%

Falfurrias 1,896 73%

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Population: 37,935 • Number of Households: 13,361Median Household Income: $43,235 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BROWN COUNTY

16% 17% 18% 17%

26% 30% 25% 31%

58% 53% 57% 52%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Brown County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $435 $689Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $133 $376Taxes $165 $220

Monthly Total $1,464 $4,140ANNUAL TOTAL $17,568 $49,680Hourly Wage $8.78 $24.84

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bangs 2,540 40%

Blanket 1,103 45%

Brownwood 8,849 50%

May 869 38%

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Population: 17,417 • Number of Households: 6,385Median Household Income: $52,513 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BURLESON COUNTY

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61% 56% 58% 58%

6,750 6,293 6,243 6,385

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Burleson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $654 $862Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $426Taxes $219 $335

Monthly Total $1,764 $4,683ANNUAL TOTAL $21,168 $56,196Hourly Wage $10.58 $28.10

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Burleson County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Caldwell 3,155 44%

Cooks Point 482 31%

Old River 1,133 37%

Somerville 1,615 43%

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Population: 44,584 • Number of Households: 16,299Median Household Income: $54,259 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN BURNET COUNTY

12% 13% 13% 11%

26% 23% 27% 30%

62% 64% 60% 59%

16,285 16,567 16,774 16,299

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Burnet County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $556 $755Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $440Taxes $193 $368

Monthly Total $1,628 $4,838ANNUAL TOTAL $19,536 $58,056Hourly Wage $9.77 $29.03

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Burnet County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bertram 1,336 30%

Briggs 720 36%

Burnet 5,588 43%

Marble Falls 8,655 40%

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Population: 39,848 • Number of Households: 12,664Median Household Income: $49,533 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 40% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CALDWELL COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Caldwell County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $488Taxes $244 $482

Monthly Total $1,887 $5,371ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $64,452Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.23

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Caldwell County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Lockhart 7,595 54%

Luling 3,009 61%

Martindale 2,060 52%

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Population: 21,805 • Number of Households: 7,800Median Household Income: $54,167 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CALHOUN COUNTY

16% 17% 17% 17%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Calhoun County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $590 $784Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $391Taxes $200 $253

Monthly Total $1,673 $4,297ANNUAL TOTAL $20,076 $51,564Hourly Wage $10.04 $25.78

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Kamey-Sixmile 559 8%

Point Comfort 620 32%

Port Lavaca 5,314 45%

Seadrift 1,307 40%

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Population: 13,596 • Number of Households: 5,239Median Household Income: $40,568 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CALLAHAN COUNTY

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19% 17% 22%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Callahan County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $524 $786Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $389Taxes $185 $249

Monthly Total $1,584 $4,279ANNUAL TOTAL $19,008 $51,348Hourly Wage $9.50 $25.67

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Baird 963 47%

Clyde 3,435 47%

Cross Plains 841 55%

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Population: 422,135 • Number of Households: 120,499Median Household Income: $37,061 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 29% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CAMERON COUNTY

31% 33% 32% 29%

29% 28% 29% 36%

40% 39% 39% 35%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Cameron County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $482 $678Child Care $– $857Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $139 $371Taxes $176 $209

Monthly Total $1,528 $4,085ANNUAL TOTAL $18,336 $49,020Hourly Wage $9.17 $24.51

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Brownsville 59,260 68%

East Cameron 7,528 65%

Harlingen-San Benito 44,589 64%

Los Fresnos-Laureles 6,809 62%

Rio Hondo 3,104 62%

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Population: 12,631 • Number of Households: 4,544Median Household Income: $40,045 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CAMP COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Camp County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $484 $658Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $139 $374Taxes $176 $214

Monthly Total $1,530 $4,110ANNUAL TOTAL $18,360 $49,320Hourly Wage $9.18 $24.66

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Leesburg-Newsome 619 45%

Pittsburg 3,925 47%

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Population: 6,027 • Number of Households: 2,324Median Household Income: $64,554 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 2.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 7% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CARSON COUNTY

7% 7% 6% 7%

21% 22% 21% 21%

72% 71% 73% 72%

2,415 2,337 2,324 2,324

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Carson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $507 $814Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $408Taxes $181 $293

Monthly Total $1,561 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $53,808Hourly Wage $9.37 $26.90

$31,752 $32,016 $34,992

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Panhandle 1,368 29%

White Deer-Groom 956 27%

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Population: 30,346 • Number of Households: 11,770Median Household Income: $39,366 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CASS COUNTY

22% 19% 21% 18%

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58% 55% 58% 55%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Cass County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $418 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $131 $366Taxes $161 $196

Monthly Total $1,441 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $17,292 $48,276Hourly Wage $8.65 $24.14

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Atlanta 5,330 49%

Bivins-McLeod 1,145 28%

Hughes Springs-Avinger 1,878 40%

Linden 2,471 47%

Marietta-Douglassville 946 56%

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Population: 7,875 • Number of Households: 2,490Median Household Income: $42,733 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 39% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CASTRO COUNTY

19% 23% 18% 15%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Castro County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $563 $748Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $399Taxes $194 $273

Monthly Total $1,637 $4,389ANNUAL TOTAL $19,644 $52,668Hourly Wage $9.82 $26.33

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Dimmitt 1,805 53%

Hart 685 56%

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Population: 38,072 • Number of Households: 12,967Median Household Income: $70,396 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CHAMBERS COUNTY

9% 8% 11% 11%

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71% 72%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Chambers County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70

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Anahuac 2,219 55%

Mont Belvieu 8,740 28%

Winnie-Stowell 2,008 57%

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Population: 51,257 • Number of Households: 17,683Median Household Income: $40,769 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 20% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CHEROKEE COUNTY

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56% 50% 53% 51%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Cherokee County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $513 $691Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $378Taxes $183 $224

Monthly Total $1,570 $4,157ANNUAL TOTAL $18,840 $49,884Hourly Wage $9.42 $24.94

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Cherokee County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Alto 1,294 60%

Jacksonville 7,827 51%

Mount Selman 2,517 37%

New Summerfield 1,700 47%

Rusk 3,630 49%

Wells 715 54%

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Population: 7,059 • Number of Households: 2,356Median Household Income: $37,125 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CHILDRESS COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Childress County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $508 $675Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $389Taxes $182 $250

Monthly Total $1,563 $4,283ANNUAL TOTAL $18,756 $51,396Hourly Wage $9.38 $25.70

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Childress 2,343 50%

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Population: 10,367 • Number of Households: 4,106Median Household Income: $45,341 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CLAY COUNTY

10% 7% 13% 15%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Clay County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $474 $769Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $382Taxes $174 $233

Monthly Total $1,517 $4,202ANNUAL TOTAL $18,204 $50,424Hourly Wage $9.10 $25.21

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bellevue-Joy 622 35%

Byers-Petrolia 866 38%

Henrietta 2,618 40%

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Population: 2,955 • Number of Households: 1,007Median Household Income: $38,625 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 23% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COCHRAN COUNTY

21% 19% 18% 23%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Cochran County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $375Taxes $177 $216

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.73

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Morton 817 55%

Whiteface 190 37%

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Population: 3,228 • Number of Households: 1,567Median Household Income: $41,756 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COKE COUNTY

14% 13% 15% 17%

30% 23% 22% 21%

56% 64% 63% 62%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Coke County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $369Taxes $177 $204

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.37

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Bronte 795 40%

Robert Lee 772 37%

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Population: 8,476 • Number of Households: 3,407Median Household Income: $42,049 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COLEMAN COUNTY

24% 24% 18% 19%

28% 28% 29% 24%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Coleman County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Coleman 2,047 41%

Novice 277 38%

Santa Anna 754 48%

Talpa 329 46%

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Population: 939,585 • Number of Households: 334,794Median Household Income: $89,638 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 17% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 7% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COLLIN COUNTY

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17% 18% 18% 17%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Collin County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Anna 7,438 21%

Blue Ridge 2,106 36%

Celina 9,727 18%

Farmersville 3,127 28%

McKinney 82,920 24%

Nevada 3,271 28%

Plano 200,058 27%

Princeton 6,271 42%

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Population: 3,032 • Number of Households: 1,097Median Household Income: $40,257 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY

22% 22% 20% 17%

18% 18% 23% 34%

60% 60% 57% 49%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Collingsworth County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $541 $719Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $395Taxes $189 $264

Monthly Total $1,607 $4,347ANNUAL TOTAL $19,284 $52,164Hourly Wage $9.64 $26.08

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Wellington 1,005 50%

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Population: 20,792 • Number of Households: 7,624Median Household Income: $45,398 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COLORADO COUNTY

14% 17% 18% 15%

27% 23% 20% 27%

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8,314 7,883 7,702 7,624

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Colorado County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $477 $658Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $414Taxes $175 $307

Monthly Total $1,521 $4,550ANNUAL TOTAL $18,252 $54,600Hourly Wage $9.13 $27.30

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Columbus 3,119 42%

Eagle Lake 1,643 52%

Garwood 749 42%

Weimar 2,113 34%

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Population: 134,788 • Number of Households: 48,604Median Household Income: $77,425 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 18% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COMAL COUNTY

11% 10% 10% 8%

19% 18% 18% 18%

70% 72% 72% 74%

41,058 42,690 44,382 48,604

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Comal County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Canyon Lake 18,644 30%

New Braunfels 26,694 34%

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Population: 13,506 • Number of Households: 5,079Median Household Income: $39,054 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COMANCHE COUNTY

19% 21% 20% 19%

24% 21% 27% 30%

57% 58% 53% 51%

5,243 5,296 5,096 5,079

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Comanche County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Comanche 2,606 45%

De Leon 1,789 53%

Gustine 684 52%

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Population: 4,142 • Number of Households: 790Median Household Income: $48,516 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 1.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 50% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CONCHO COUNTY

19% 18% 14% 15%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Concho County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $811 $1,077Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $181 $424Taxes $265 $331

Monthly Total $1,988 $4,663ANNUAL TOTAL $23,856 $55,956Hourly Wage $11.93 $27.98

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Eden-Millersview 515 66%

Eola-Paint Rock 275 64%

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Population: 38,878 • Number of Households: 14,896Median Household Income: $56,269 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COOKE COUNTY

15% 14% 13% 13%

22% 26% 26% 27%

63% 60% 61% 60%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Cooke County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $610 $822Child Care $– $979Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $427Taxes $224 $339

Monthly Total $1,790 $4,701ANNUAL TOTAL $21,480 $56,412Hourly Wage $10.74 $28.21

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Callisburg 2,245 39%

Gainesville 6,135 50%

Gainesville Southeast 2,859 29%

Muenster 1,854 29%

Valley View 1,803 32%

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Population: 74,686 • Number of Households: 22,682Median Household Income: $51,125 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CORYELL COUNTY

13% 16% 11% 12%

36% 26% 40% 32%

51% 58%

49% 56%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Coryell County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $581 $783Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $391Taxes $198 $255

Monthly Total $1,661 $4,304ANNUAL TOTAL $19,932 $51,648Hourly Wage $9.97 $25.82

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Copperas Cove 13,515 45%

Evant 461 38%

Flat 315 53%

Fort Hood 2,139 60%

Gatesville 4,492 51%

Oglesby 767 43%

Purmela-Levita 670 41%

Turnersville 432 40%

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Population: 1,560 • Number of Households: 679Median Household Income: $33,750 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 11.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 26% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN COTTLE COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Cottle County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $368Taxes $179 $200

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,044ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,528Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.26

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Paducah North 657 52%

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Population: 4,823 • Number of Households: 1,543Median Household Income: $60,133 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CRANE COUNTY

16% 17% 13% 14%

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67% 62% 66% 64%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Crane County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33

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Crane County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Crane North 451 28%

Crane South 1,092 38%

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Population: 3,836 • Number of Households: 1,431Median Household Income: $50,646 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 2.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 12% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 26% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CROCKETT COUNTY

14% 18% 21% 26%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Crockett County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37

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East Crockett 1,389 38%

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Population: 5,987 • Number of Households: 2,110Median Household Income: $39,026 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 38% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CROSBY COUNTY

21% 24% 21% 19%

28% 23% 25% 38%

51% 53% 54% 43%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Crosby County

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Housing $543 $798Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $393Taxes $190 $258

Monthly Total $1,610 $4,322ANNUAL TOTAL $19,320 $51,864Hourly Wage $9.66 $25.93

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Crosbyton 801 58%

Lorenzo 508 50%

Ralls 801 58%

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Population: 2,259 • Number of Households: 762Median Household Income: $33,981 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 26% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN CULBERSON COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Culberson County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $217

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,124ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,488Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.74

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Van Horn 739 58%

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Population: 7,052 • Number of Households: 2,360Median Household Income: $43,897 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DALLAM COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Dallam County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55

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Dalhart 2,089 52%

Texline 271 34%

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Population: 2,574,984 • Number of Households: 924,789Median Household Income: $54,399 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DALLAS COUNTY

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26% 28% 27% 29%

58% 55% 56% 57%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Dallas County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,186Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $476Taxes $241 $453

Monthly Total $1,871 $5,235ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $62,820Hourly Wage $11.23 $31.41

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Northeast Dallas 569,951 44%

Southwest Dallas 324,591 49%

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Population: 13,317 • Number of Households: 4,329Median Household Income: $42,354 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DAWSON COUNTY

17% 19% 20% 18%

35% 26% 28% 32%

48% 55% 52% 50%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Dawson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33

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Dawson County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Lamesa 3,785 50%

Lamesa Northeast 156 51%

Lamesa Northwest 110 38%

Lamesa Southeast 145 54%

Lamesa Southwest 133 47%

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Population: 19,039 • Number of Households: 6,081Median Household Income: $47,219 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DEAF SMITH COUNTY

15% 14% 18% 16%

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6,053 6,268 6,210 6,081

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Deaf Smith County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $526 $699Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $393Taxes $186 $258

Monthly Total $1,587 $4,319ANNUAL TOTAL $19,044 $51,828Hourly Wage $9.52 $25.91

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Hereford East 5,787 49%

Hereford West 294 40%

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Population: 5,226 • Number of Households: 1,971Median Household Income: $40,529 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DELTA COUNTY

15% 17% 17% 19%

31% 29% 32% 25%

54% 54% 51% 56%

2,045 1,955 1,926 1,971

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Delta County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $366Taxes $179 $196

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,276Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.14

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cooper 1,438 45%

Pecan Gap 533 44%

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Population: 806,180 • Number of Households: 281,964Median Household Income: $80,613 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DENTON COUNTY

8% 9% 9% 8%

19% 20% 22% 21%

73% 71%

69% 71%

237,903 250,239

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Denton County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47

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Denton County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Carrollton 51,393 34%

Denton 37,104 53%

Justin-Roanoke 20,870 22%

Lewisville-Flower Mound 88,449 26%

Pilot Point-Aubrey 32,568 20%

Sanger 7,332 32%

The Colony 28,074 21%

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Population: 20,660 • Number of Households: 7,105Median Household Income: $50,582 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DEWITT COUNTY

18% 16% 16% 18%

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60% 59% 58% 56%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, DeWitt County

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Housing $533 $658Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $374Taxes $187 $215

Monthly Total $1,596 $4,116ANNUAL TOTAL $19,152 $49,392Hourly Wage $9.58 $24.70

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cuero 3,050 44%

Westhoff-Arneckville 977 34%

Yoakum 1,536 52%

Yorktown 1,542 42%

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Population: 2,237 • Number of Households: 869Median Household Income: $42,118 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 11.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DICKENS COUNTY

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33% 30% 23% 24%

48% 51% 60% 58%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Dickens County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $375Taxes $177 $216

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.73

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Dickens 332 42%

Spur 537 43%

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Population: 10,842 • Number of Households: 3,457Median Household Income: $32,204 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 12.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 26% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DIMMIT COUNTY

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42% 47% 53% 44%

3,600 3,428

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Dimmit County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $371Taxes $179 $207

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.46

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Asherton 536 70%

Big Wells 267 67%

Carrizo Springs 2,654 52%

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Population: 3,506 • Number of Households: 1,287Median Household Income: $40,560 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DONLEY COUNTY

11% 12% 15% 16%

28% 32% 29% 33%

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56% 51%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Donley County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $387Taxes $177 $245

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.22 $25.55

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Clarendon 1,056 49%

Hedley 231 46%

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Population: 11,510 • Number of Households: 3,892Median Household Income: $33,115 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 11.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN DUVAL COUNTY

27% 23% 23% 25%

28% 27%

31% 33%

45% 50%

46% 42%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Duval County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $562 $747Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $401Taxes $194 $278

Monthly Total $1,636 $4,415ANNUAL TOTAL $19,632 $52,980Hourly Wage $9.82 $26.49

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Benavides 1,018 71%

Freer 983 43%

Realitos-Concepcion 385 55%

San Diego 1,506 60%

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Population: 18,252 • Number of Households: 6,752Median Household Income: $34,434 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 38% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 20% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN EASTLAND COUNTY

21% 21% 21% 20%

27% 24% 28% 38%

52% 55% 51% 42%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Eastland County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $440 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $134 $372Taxes $166 $211

Monthly Total $1,471 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $17,652 $49,152Hourly Wage $8.83 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cisco 1,954 55%

Eastland 2,038 57%

Gorman 938 63%

Ranger 1,103 62%

Rising Star 719 55%

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Population: 157,462 • Number of Households: 51,012Median Household Income: $53,254 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 11.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ECTOR COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Ector County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $645 $1,024Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $431Taxes $216 $348

Monthly Total $1,751 $4,745ANNUAL TOTAL $21,012 $56,940Hourly Wage $10.51 $28.47

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Odessa 42,590 40%

West Odessa-Goldsmith 8,360 45%

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Population: 2,028 • Number of Households: 718Median Household Income: $39,457 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN EDWARDS COUNTY

23% 19% 17% 15%

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62% 62% 54% 51%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Edwards County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $371Taxes $179 $207

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.46

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Edwards County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Rocksprings North 550 55%

Rocksprings South 168 30%

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Population: 837,918 • Number of Households: 267,376Median Household Income: $42,165 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN EL PASO COUNTY

22% 23% 22% 22%

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248,770 260,645 255,736

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, El Paso County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $552 $817Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $396Taxes $192 $265

Monthly Total $1,623 $4,352ANNUAL TOTAL $19,476 $52,224Hourly Wage $9.74 $26.11

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El Paso County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

El Paso 183,661 58%

El Paso East 48,983 53%

El Paso North Central 1,785 49%

El Paso Northwest 26,986 37%

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Population: 168,499 • Number of Households: 55,586Median Household Income: $70,210 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ELLIS COUNTY

10% 10% 10% 10%

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61% 62% 64%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Ellis County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47

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Ellis County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Ennis 9,064 58%

Ferris 4,509 48%

Italy 1,553 60%

Maypearl 2,142 38%

Midlothian 7,937 32%

Waxahachie 28,598 38%

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Population: 40,641 • Number of Households: 14,197Median Household Income: $42,492 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ERATH COUNTY

21% 23% 25% 25%

25% 25% 21% 29%

54% 52% 54% 46%

13,922 14,340 14,696 14,197

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Erath County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $614 $756Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $155 $456Taxes $207 $405

Monthly Total $1,707 $5,013ANNUAL TOTAL $20,484 $60,156Hourly Wage $10.24 $30.08

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Erath County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Dublin 1,809 61%

Duffau-Clairette 801 47%

Morgan Mill-Bluff Dale 1,249 36%

Stephenville 10,338 56%

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Population: 17,265 • Number of Households: 5,447Median Household Income: $38,547 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FALLS COUNTY

23% 21% 22% 24%

28% 31% 32% 28%

49% 48% 46% 48%

5,700 5,738 5,496 5,447

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Falls County

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Housing $468 $658Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $137 $376Taxes $173 $218

Monthly Total $1,509 $4,132ANNUAL TOTAL $18,108 $49,584Hourly Wage $9.05 $24.79

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Falls County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Chilton 874 47%

Lott 737 43%

Marlin 2,446 61%

Perry 226 29%

Reagan 278 28%

Rosebud 886 51%

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Population: 33,757 • Number of Households: 12,022Median Household Income: $45,471 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FANNIN COUNTY

14% 15% 17% 17%

26% 26% 22% 27%

60% 59% 61% 56%

11,824 11,943 11,795 12,022

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Fannin County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $437 $708Child Care $– $979Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $133 $391Taxes $165 $254

Monthly Total $1,466 $4,302ANNUAL TOTAL $17,592 $51,624Hourly Wage $8.80 $25.81

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bonham 4,135 54%

Dodd City 709 29%

Ector 1,126 43%

Honey Grove 1,161 51%

Ladonia 383 57%

Leonard 2,891 36%

Ravenna-Telephone 1,617 34%

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Population: 24,909 • Number of Households: 9,553Median Household Income: $51,290 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 1.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FAYETTE COUNTY

11% 14% 13% 12%

20% 23% 26% 28%

69% 63% 61% 60%

10,966

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Fayette County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $505 $681Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $430Taxes $181 $346

Monthly Total $1,559 $4,732ANNUAL TOTAL $18,708 $56,784Hourly Wage $9.35 $28.39

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Fayetteville 814 38%

Flatonia 1,550 47%

La Grange 2,725 40%

La Grange West 1,639 33%

Round Top 854 38%

Schulenburg 1,971 42%

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Population: 3,847 • Number of Households: 1,650Median Household Income: $41,531 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FISHER COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Fisher County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

McCaulley 109 34%

Roby 725 35%

Rotan 816 49%

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Population: 6,088 • Number of Households: 2,444Median Household Income: $43,070 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FLOYD COUNTY

24% 22% 19% 19%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Floyd County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73

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Floyd County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Floydada 1,482 43%

Lockney 962 42%

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Population: 1,320 • Number of Households: 526Median Household Income: $48,068 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 7% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FOARD COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Foard County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $368Taxes $179 $200

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,044ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,528Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.26

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Crowell 420 41%

Thalia 106 33%

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Population: 741,237 • Number of Households: 230,121Median Household Income: $90,680 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FORT BEND COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Fort Bend County

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Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Fulshear-Simonton 45,242 15%

Needville 4,527 41%

Orchard-Kendleton 1,247 67%

Rosenberg-Richmond 30,813 43%

Stafford-Missouri City 46,217 38%

Sugar Land 86,080 29%

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Population: 10,571 • Number of Households: 4,114Median Household Income: $42,652 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Franklin County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $366Taxes $177 $196

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,276Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.14

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Mount Vernon 3,105 39%

Winnsboro 1,009 57%

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Population: 19,585 • Number of Households: 7,339Median Household Income: $45,134 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FREESTONE COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Freestone County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $376Taxes $177 $218

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,132ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,584Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.79

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Butler 744 61%

Fairfield 2,901 44%

Teague 2,814 39%

Wortham 880 51%

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Population: 18,542 • Number of Households: 4,660Median Household Income: $37,163 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 50% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN FRIO COUNTY

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43% 42% 36% 28%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Frio County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $667Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $420Taxes $179 $322

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,620ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $55,440Hourly Wage $9.28 $27.72

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Dilley 1,121 72%

Moore 404 79%

Pearsall 3,135 71%

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Population: 19,485 • Number of Households: 5,630Median Household Income: $58,788 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GAINES COUNTY

17% 16% 14% 11%

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64% 66% 61% 63%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Gaines County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33

$38,592

$37,308

$46,344

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Seagraves 1,160 40%

Seminole 4,470 36%

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Population: 329,431 • Number of Households: 120,938Median Household Income: $64,939 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GALVESTON COUNTY

12% 13% 14% 13%

19% 18% 22% 24%

69% 69% 64% 63%

107,421 111,204 117,452 120,938

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Galveston County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70

$34,200

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bolivar Peninsula 885 36%

Galveston 21,031 53%

La Marque-Hitchcock 9,094 47%

Texas City-League City 84,675 32%

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Population: 6,614 • Number of Households: 1,625Median Household Income: $52,708 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 2.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GARZA COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Garza County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Post East 671 35%

Post West 954 30%

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Population: 25,732 • Number of Households: 10,498Median Household Income: $55,850 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GILLESPIE COUNTY

9% 9% 12% 10%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Gillespie County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $699 $928Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $166 $454Taxes $232 $401

Monthly Total $1,828 $4,994ANNUAL TOTAL $21,936 $59,928Hourly Wage $10.97 $29.96

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Fredericksburg 6,993 40%

Harper 1,845 40%

Stonewall 1,660 35%

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Population: 1,253 • Number of Households: 438Median Household Income: $62,159 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 2.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 5% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GLASSCOCK COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Glasscock County

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Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $388Taxes $184 $247

Monthly Total $1,579 $4,268ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $51,216Hourly Wage $9.47 $25.61

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Garden City North 192 30%

Garden City South 246 34%

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Population: 7,463 • Number of Households: 2,798Median Household Income: $54,375 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GOLIAD COUNTY

12% 16% 14% 15%

18% 20% 21% 24%

70% 64% 65% 61%

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for County Subdivisions. Municipal-level data relies on 5-year averages and is not available for the smallest towns. Since there are missing geographies, totals will not match county-level numbers.

Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Goliad County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $681 $856Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $164 $400Taxes $226 $275

Monthly Total $1,802 $4,400ANNUAL TOTAL $21,624 $52,800Hourly Wage $10.81 $26.40

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Goliad North 1,718 37%

Goliad South 360 59%

Weesatche-Ander 720 33%

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Population: 20,370 • Number of Households: 6,611Median Household Income: $46,630 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GONZALES COUNTY

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23% 25% 28% 29%

57% 55% 51% 52%

7,036 6,453 6,397 6,611

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Gonzales County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $374Taxes $177 $215

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,116ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,392Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.70

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Gonzales County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cost-Wrightsboro 477 27%

Gonzales 3,220 52%

Harwood-Ottine 814 34%

Nixon 1,192 54%

Smiley 320 42%

Waelder 588 52%

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Population: 23,028 • Number of Households: 8,201Median Household Income: $45,264 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GRAY COUNTY

15% 14% 13% 14%

19% 23% 25% 29%

66% 63% 62% 57%

8,290 8,398 8,403 8,201

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Gray County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55

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Gray County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Lefors 433 32%

McLean 442 47%

Pampa 7,326 44%

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Population: 128,235 • Number of Households: 47,135Median Household Income: $52,095 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GRAYSON COUNTY

14% 16% 14% 12%

24% 21% 24% 26%

62% 63% 62% 62%

44,885 47,770 46,621 47,135

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Grayson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $503 $788Child Care $– $979Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $423Taxes $195 $329

Monthly Total $1,640 $4,653ANNUAL TOTAL $19,680 $55,836Hourly Wage $9.84 $27.92

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

East Grayson 33,842 46%

Northwest Grayson 9,548 37%

Southwest Grayson 3,771 28%

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Population: 123,745 • Number of Households: 45,231Median Household Income: $44,219 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GREGG COUNTY

20% 16% 17% 18%

20% 28% 21% 30%

60% 56% 62% 52%

44,314 43,650 46,314 45,231

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Gregg County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $643 $781Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $390Taxes $215 $251

Monthly Total $1,748 $4,286ANNUAL TOTAL $20,976 $51,432Hourly Wage $10.49 $25.72

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Gregg County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Gladewater 2,990 54%

Kilgore 3,885 38%

Lakeport 1,963 41%

Liberty City 2,803 36%

Longview 31,688 47%

Longview Northwest 2,117 26%

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Population: 27,140 • Number of Households: 9,000Median Household Income: $47,839 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GRIMES COUNTY

14% 18% 17% 17%

31% 24% 24% 29%

55% 58% 59% 54%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Grimes County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $399Taxes $177 $273

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,390ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $52,680Hourly Wage $9.22 $26.34

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Anderson-Bedias 3,342 44%

Navasota 5,658 47%

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Population: 155,265 • Number of Households: 51,935Median Household Income: $68,157 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN GUADALUPE COUNTY

10% 9% 10% 9%

21% 23% 19% 20%

69% 68% 71% 71%

44,838 46,633

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Guadalupe County

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Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Northeast Guadalupe 2,889 45%

Schertz-Cibolo 26,952 25%

Seguin 15,475 46%

Southeast Guadalupe 1,551 39%

Southwest Guadalupe 3,063 33%

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Population: 35,007 • Number of Households: 11,335Median Household Income: $44,995 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HALE COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hale County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $450 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $375Taxes $168 $216

Monthly Total $1,484 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $17,808 $49,464Hourly Wage $8.90 $24.73

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Hale County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Abernathy 996 42%

Hale Center 1,108 49%

Petersburg 500 35%

Plainview 8,731 47%

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Population: 3,162 • Number of Households: 1,235Median Household Income: $27,244 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 42% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HALL COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hall County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $457 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $387Taxes $170 $245

Monthly Total $1,494 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $17,928 $51,108Hourly Wage $8.96 $25.55

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Memphis 924 69%

Turkey 174 56%

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Population: 8,232 • Number of Households: 3,231Median Household Income: $45,105 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HAMILTON COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hamilton County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $519 $699Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $380Taxes $184 $229

Monthly Total $1,577 $4,183ANNUAL TOTAL $18,924 $50,196Hourly Wage $9.46 $25.10

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Hamilton 2,216 42%

Hico 1,015 51%

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Population: 5,552 • Number of Households: 1,979Median Household Income: $41,335 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 2.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HANSFORD COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hansford County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $501 $665Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $388Taxes $180 $247

Monthly Total $1,553 $4,269ANNUAL TOTAL $18,636 $51,228Hourly Wage $9.32 $25.61

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Gruver 596 52%

Spearman 1,383 50%

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Population: 3,952 • Number of Households: 1,590Median Household Income: $35,156 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HARDEMAN COUNTY

18% 22% 23% 18%

18% 21% 22% 35%

64% 57% 55% 47%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hardeman County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $552 $733Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $377Taxes $192 $222

Monthly Total $1,623 $4,150ANNUAL TOTAL $19,476 $49,800Hourly Wage $9.74 $24.90

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Chillicothe 379 37%

Quanah 1,157 59%

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Population: 55,624 • Number of Households: 20,408Median Household Income: $54,352 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HARDIN COUNTY

12% 13% 13% 13%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hardin County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $506 $805Child Care $– $925Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $397Taxes $181 $267

Monthly Total $1,560 $4,364ANNUAL TOTAL $18,720 $52,368Hourly Wage $9.36 $26.18

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Kountze 4,802 31%

Lumberton 5,950 31%

Saratoga-Batson 1,197 42%

Silsbee 6,416 49%

Sour Lake 2,043 29%

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Population: 4,589,928 • Number of Households: 1,606,399Median Household Income: $56,377 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HARRIS COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Harris County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Baytown 26,183 50%

Houston 1,157,973 47%

Northeast Harris 22,122 34%

Northwest Harris 250,606 29%

Pasadena 45,920 53%

Southeast Harris 33,455 28%

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Population: 66,534 • Number of Households: 23,742Median Household Income: $46,548 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HARRISON COUNTY

13% 16% 17% 17%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Harrison County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $512 $680Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $376Taxes $183 $220

Monthly Total $1,569 $4,140ANNUAL TOTAL $18,828 $49,680Hourly Wage $9.41 $24.84

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Harrison County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Hallsville 7,400 35%

Harleton 2,496 52%

Marshall 8,580 53%

Waskom 4,997 47%

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Population: 5,966 • Number of Households: 1,812Median Household Income: $64,614 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 1.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 6% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HARTLEY COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hartley County

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Housing $567 $753Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $400Taxes $195 $274

Monthly Total $1,642 $4,396ANNUAL TOTAL $19,704 $52,752Hourly Wage $9.85 $26.38

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Channing 295 50%

Dalhart 1,517 25%

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Population: 5,812 • Number of Households: 2,193Median Household Income: $41,067 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HASKELL COUNTY

20% 18% 21% 19%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Haskell County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58

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Haskell County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Haskell 1,364 45%

Rochester 275 53%

Rule 295 58%

Sagerton 141 51%

Weinert 118 48%

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Population: 204,470 • Number of Households: 71,267Median Household Income: $64,658 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HAYS COUNTY

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54,422 57,395

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hays County

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Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $488Taxes $244 $482

Monthly Total $1,887 $5,371ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $64,452Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.23

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Dripping Springs-Wimberley 14,421 24%

Kyle-Buda 25,351 28%

San Marcos 24,552 63%

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Population: 4,151 • Number of Households: 1,374Median Household Income: $67,773 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HEMPHILL COUNTY

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75% 71% 69% 68%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hemphill County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55

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Canadian North 1,113 31%

Canadian South 261 36%

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Population: 79,901 • Number of Households: 30,403Median Household Income: $44,088 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HENDERSON COUNTY

17% 22% 18% 15%

26% 24% 26% 35%

57% 54% 56% 50%

29,810 29,273 30,422 30,403

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Henderson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $618 $849Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $164 $420Taxes $226 $322

Monthly Total $1,801 $4,619ANNUAL TOTAL $21,612 $55,428Hourly Wage $10.81 $27.71

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Henderson County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Athens 8,543 51%

Cedar Creek Lake 14,072 51%

Chandler-Brownsboro 4,532 46%

LaRue-Poynor 2,638 41%

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Population: 849,843 • Number of Households: 234,716Median Household Income: $36,176 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 38% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 28% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HIDALGO COUNTY

30% 31% 32% 28%

29% 27% 28% 38%

41% 42% 40%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hidalgo County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $528 $729Child Care $– $814Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $372Taxes $186 $211

Monthly Total $1,590 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $19,080 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.54 $24.58

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Hidalgo County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Edcouch-Elsa 8,975 76%

Edinburg 46,079 61%

Hargill 349 70%

McAllen-Pharr 81,039 65%

Mission 45,191 66%

Puerto Rico-San Manuel 368 55%

Southeast Hidalgo 35,800 70%

Sullivan City 9,676 73%

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Population: 34,901 • Number of Households: 12,806Median Household Income: $43,441 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HILL COUNTY

15% 17% 18% 17%

24% 23% 26% 31%

61% 60% 56% 52%

13,379 13,501 13,108 12,806

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hill County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $532 $717Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $383Taxes $187 $236

Monthly Total $1,595 $4,216ANNUAL TOTAL $19,140 $50,592Hourly Wage $9.57 $25.30

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Blum 1,747 41%

Hillsboro 4,658 51%

Hubbard-Mount Calm 1,121 46%

Itasca 1,396 40%

Malone-Penelope 409 43%

Whitney 3,475 50%

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Population: 23,377 • Number of Households: 8,103Median Household Income: $50,331 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HOCKLEY COUNTY

16% 13% 15% 15%

19% 27% 23% 27%

65% 60% 62% 58%

7,988 8,033 8,122 8,103

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hockley County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $588 $793Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $392Taxes $200 $257

Monthly Total $1,671 $4,315ANNUAL TOTAL $20,052 $51,780Hourly Wage $10.03 $25.89

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Hockley County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Anton 541 51%

Levelland 6,566 43%

Ropesville 501 38%

Sundown 495 37%

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Population: 54,217 • Number of Households: 21,040Median Household Income: $58,315 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HOOD COUNTY

11% 8% 10% 10%

21% 28% 27% 27%

68% 64% 63% 63%

20,543 20,783 21,104 21,040

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hood County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $610 $822Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $486Taxes $224 $476

Monthly Total $1,790 $5,344ANNUAL TOTAL $21,480 $64,128Hourly Wage $10.74 $32.06

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Hood County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Granbury East 17,519 35%

Granbury West 3,521 48%

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Population: 35,844 • Number of Households: 13,259Median Household Income: $45,748 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HOPKINS COUNTY

18% 16% 17% 17%

15% 20% 22% 29%

67% 64% 61% 54%

13,175 13,468 13,243 13,259

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hopkins County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $542 $729Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $154 $396Taxes $204 $266

Monthly Total $1,693 $4,358ANNUAL TOTAL $20,316 $52,296Hourly Wage $10.16 $26.15

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Hopkins County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cumby 1,697 41%

North Hopkins-Sulphur Bluff 1,072 39%

Pickton-Pine Forest 1,633 52%

Seymore 1,133 38%

Sulphur Springs 7,724 50%

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Population: 22,802 • Number of Households: 8,221Median Household Income: $32,434 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 23% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HOUSTON COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Houston County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $408 $662Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $130 $368Taxes $159 $202

Monthly Total $1,428 $4,051ANNUAL TOTAL $17,136 $48,612Hourly Wage $8.57 $24.31

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Houston County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Crockett 4,069 62%

Grapeland 2,199 51%

Kennard-Ratcliff 582 52%

Lovelady 811 34%

Porter Springs 560 49%

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Population: 36,423 • Number of Households: 11,229Median Household Income: $50,977 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HOWARD COUNTY

13% 17% 16% 16%

31% 27% 25% 33%

56% 56% 59% 51%

11,008 10,869 11,192 11,229

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Howard County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $566 $752Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $396Taxes $195 $265

Monthly Total $1,641 $4,355ANNUAL TOTAL $19,692 $52,260Hourly Wage $9.85 $26.13

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Howard County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Big Spring 9,501 50%

Big Spring North 898 45%

Coahoma 830 36%

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Population: 3,481 • Number of Households: 940Median Household Income: $26,635 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 33% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HUDSPETH COUNTY

40% 34% 36% 33%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hudspeth County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $470 $725Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $137 $384Taxes $173 $236

Monthly Total $1,511 $4,219ANNUAL TOTAL $18,132 $50,628Hourly Wage $9.07 $25.31

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Dell City 219 53%

Fort Hancock 521 73%

Sierra Blanca 200 54%

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Population: 92,073 • Number of Households: 31,377Median Household Income: $53,962 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HUNT COUNTY

19% 21% 22% 15%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hunt County

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Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Caddo Mills 2,811 44%

Celeste 1,458 47%

Commerce 3,520 70%

Greenville 12,921 60%

Lone Oak 2,045 55%

Quinlan 7,522 51%

Wolfe City 877 53%

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Population: 21,782 • Number of Households: 7,910Median Household Income: $50,114 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN HUTCHINSON COUNTY

14% 13% 15% 17%

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65% 66% 63% 59%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Hutchinson County

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Housing $519 $700Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $393Taxes $184 $258

Monthly Total $1,577 $4,320ANNUAL TOTAL $18,924 $51,840Hourly Wage $9.46 $25.92

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Borger 7,110 41%

Stinnett 800 42%

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Population: 1,631 • Number of Households: 632Median Household Income: $64,100 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN IRION COUNTY

4% 9% 12% 12%

23% 18% 18% 19%

73% 73%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Irion County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $546 $881Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $398Taxes $190 $271

Monthly Total $1,614 $4,381ANNUAL TOTAL $19,368 $52,572Hourly Wage $9.68 $26.29

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Mertzon South 573 34%

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Population: 8,866 • Number of Households: 3,066Median Household Income: $50,390 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JACK COUNTY

14% 14% 15% 14%

18% 24% 32% 32%

68% 62% 53% 54%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Jack County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $638 $847Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $158 $392Taxes $214 $257

Monthly Total $1,741 $4,314ANNUAL TOTAL $20,892 $51,768Hourly Wage $10.45 $25.88

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bryson 594 54%

Jacksboro 1,899 45%

Perrin 573 45%

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Population: 14,678 • Number of Households: 5,164Median Household Income: $56,601 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JACKSON COUNTY

11% 13% 14% 14%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Jackson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $541 $729Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $383Taxes $189 $236

Monthly Total $1,607 $4,217ANNUAL TOTAL $19,284 $50,604Hourly Wage $9.64 $25.30

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Edna-Cordele 2,751 39%

Ganado 1,027 37%

La Ward-Lolita 930 27%

Vanderbilt 456 25%

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Population: 35,640 • Number of Households: 11,910Median Household Income: $44,552 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 10.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JASPER COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Jasper County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $571 $770Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $382Taxes $196 $233

Monthly Total $1,648 $4,204ANNUAL TOTAL $19,776 $50,448Hourly Wage $9.89 $25.22

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Buna 3,716 41%

Jasper 5,695 50%

Kirbyville 2,499 59%

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Population: 2,221 • Number of Households: 1,013Median Household Income: $50,174 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JEFF DAVIS COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Jeff Davis County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $748 $994Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $173 $419Taxes $246 $319

Monthly Total $1,898 $4,606ANNUAL TOTAL $22,776 $55,272Hourly Wage $11.39 $27.64

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Fort Davis 957 36%

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Population: 254,679 • Number of Households: 95,801Median Household Income: $45,390 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

19% 20% 21% 19%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Jefferson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $506 $805Child Care $– $925Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $397Taxes $181 $267

Monthly Total $1,560 $4,364ANNUAL TOTAL $18,720 $52,368Hourly Wage $9.36 $26.18

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Beaumont 45,884 48%

LaBelle 2,460 33%

Nome-China 3,997 30%

Port Arthur 41,024 46%

Sabine Pass 732 27%

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Population: 5,218 • Number of Households: 1,592Median Household Income: $34,769 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 18.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JIM HOGG COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Jim Hogg County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $931Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $378Taxes $179 $225

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,162ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,944Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.97

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Population: 41,486 • Number of Households: 13,557Median Household Income: $43,321 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JIM WELLS COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Jim Wells County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $593 $777Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $405Taxes $201 $287

Monthly Total $1,678 $4,458ANNUAL TOTAL $20,136 $53,496Hourly Wage $10.07 $26.75

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Alice 9,640 51%

Orange Grove-Sandia 2,813 44%

Premont 1,104 62%

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Population: 163,274 • Number of Households: 54,048Median Household Income: $59,895 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JOHNSON COUNTY

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51,579 52,680 55,458 54,048

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Johnson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $624 $913Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $498Taxes $228 $504

Monthly Total $1,810 $5,475ANNUAL TOTAL $21,720 $65,700Hourly Wage $10.86 $32.85

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Johnson County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Alvarado 13,681 45%

Burleson-Joshua 20,706 41%

Cleburne 15,846 55%

Godley 1,392 43%

Grandview 2,255 39%

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Population: 19,944 • Number of Households: 5,580Median Household Income: $47,007 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN JONES COUNTY

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58% 57% 63% 63%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Jones County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $524 $786Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $389Taxes $185 $249

Monthly Total $1,584 $4,279ANNUAL TOTAL $19,008 $51,348Hourly Wage $9.50 $25.67

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Jones County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Anson 1,089 30%

Hamlin 890 49%

Hawley-Noodle 1,865 30%

Lueders 260 36%

Stamford 1,476 45%

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Population: 14,984 • Number of Households: 4,288Median Household Income: $46,058 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 23% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KARNES COUNTY

21% 23% 22% 23%

14% 19% 28% 30%

65% 58% 50% 47%

4,657 4,496 4,460

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Karnes County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $520 $658Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $419Taxes $184 $319

Monthly Total $1,579 $4,607ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $55,284Hourly Wage $9.47 $27.64

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Falls City 598 38%

Gillett 272 48%

Karnes City 1,213 53%

Kenedy 1,665 60%

Runge 540 49%

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Population: 118,350 • Number of Households: 36,696Median Household Income: $62,033 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KAUFMAN COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Kaufman County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cedar Creek Lake 3,027 56%

Crandall 3,229 39%

Forney 12,626 33%

Kaufman 4,778 52%

Terrell 7,854 61%

Terrell South 4,225 48%

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Population: 39,010 • Number of Households: 13,390Median Household Income: $76,350 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 6% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KENDALL COUNTY

8% 8% 8% 6%

23% 21% 19% 26%

69% 71% 73% 68%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Kendall County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $661 $1,025Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $161 $467Taxes $221 $431

Monthly Total $1,774 $5,134ANNUAL TOTAL $21,288 $61,608Hourly Wage $10.64 $30.80

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Kendall County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Boerne 11,241 32%

Comfort 2,149 37%

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Population: 558 • Number of Households: 170Median Household Income: $24,000 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 0.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 49% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KENEDY COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Kenedy County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $596 $791Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $407Taxes $202 $292

Monthly Total $1,682 $4,479ANNUAL TOTAL $20,184 $53,748Hourly Wage $10.09 $26.87

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Sarita 170 69%

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Population: 667 • Number of Households: 284Median Household Income: $50,625 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 2.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KENT COUNTY

7% 8% 8% 12% 13%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Kent County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $377Taxes $184 $221

Monthly Total $1,579 $4,144ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $49,728Hourly Wage $9.47 $24.86

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Jayton South 224 40%

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Population: 50,505 • Number of Households: 20,476Median Household Income: $44,261 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KERR COUNTY

11% 14% 13% 14%

27% 28% 31% 28%

62% 58% 56% 58%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Kerr County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $584 $817Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $440Taxes $199 $368

Monthly Total $1,665 $4,836ANNUAL TOTAL $19,980 $58,032Hourly Wage $9.99 $29.02

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Center Point 1,559 44%

Ingram 4,430 44%

Kerrville 14,487 41%

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Population: 4,453 • Number of Households: 2,119Median Household Income: $41,263 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KIMBLE COUNTY

12% 16% 21% 19%

17% 15% 16% 22%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Kimble County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $506 $672Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $371Taxes $181 $208

Monthly Total $1,560 $4,082ANNUAL TOTAL $18,720 $48,984Hourly Wage $9.36 $24.49

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Junction Northwest 632 34%

Junction Southeast 1,487 45%

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Population: 274 • Number of Households: 114Median Household Income: $57,083 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 3% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KING COUNTY

4% 6% 3% 13%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, King County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $708 $940Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $167 $411Taxes $234 $302

Monthly Total $1,840 $4,526ANNUAL TOTAL $22,080 $54,312Hourly Wage $11.04 $27.16

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Population: 3,578 • Number of Households: 1,139Median Household Income: $34,398 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 14.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 42% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KINNEY COUNTY

20% 22% 20% 15%

43% 32% 39% 42%

37% 46% 41% 43%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Kinney County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $371Taxes $177 $207

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.46

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Population: 31,877 • Number of Households: 10,777Median Household Income: $41,469 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 10.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KLEBERG COUNTY

23% 27% 27% 24%

20% 23% 23% 32%

57% 50% 50% 44%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Kleberg County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $568 $753Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $402Taxes $195 $280

Monthly Total $1,643 $4,424ANNUAL TOTAL $19,716 $53,088Hourly Wage $9.86 $26.54

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Kingsville 10,110 56%

Riviera 667 44%

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Population: 3,807 • Number of Households: 1,374Median Household Income: $42,188 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN KNOX COUNTY

16% 22% 18% 16%

23% 22% 25% 34%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Knox County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Benjamin 164 54%

Goree 127 44%

Knox City 496 44%

Munday 587 55%

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Population: 7,319 • Number of Households: 2,101Median Household Income: $40,094 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 42% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LA SALLE COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, La Salle County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $537 $713Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $378Taxes $188 $223

Monthly Total $1,602 $4,154ANNUAL TOTAL $19,224 $49,848Hourly Wage $9.61 $24.92

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La Salle County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cotulla 1,775 60%

Encinal 326 65%

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Population: 49,626 • Number of Households: 19,077Median Household Income: $40,283 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 20% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LAMAR COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Lamar County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $547 $664Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $366Taxes $191 $198

Monthly Total $1,616 $4,031ANNUAL TOTAL $19,392 $48,372Hourly Wage $9.70 $24.19

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Lamar County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Biardstown 433 22%

Blossom 1,287 41%

Deport 945 45%

Howland 223 19%

Paris 12,347 49%

Powderly 1,596 30%

Roxton 564 59%

Sumner 1,682 38%

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Population: 13,561 • Number of Households: 4,817Median Household Income: $41,401 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LAMB COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Lamb County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Earth 551 37%

Littlefield 2,621 51%

Olton 833 60%

Sudan-Amherst 812 49%

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Population: 20,357 • Number of Households: 7,583Median Household Income: $50,358 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LAMPASAS COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Lampasas County

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Housing $542 $658Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $375Taxes $189 $217

Monthly Total $1,608 $4,125ANNUAL TOTAL $19,296 $49,500Hourly Wage $9.65 $24.75

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Adamsville 385 21%

Lampasas 6,636 35%

Lometa 562 53%

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Population: 19,654 • Number of Households: 7,741Median Household Income: $47,753 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LAVACA COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Lavaca County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $406 $658Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $130 $374Taxes $158 $215

Monthly Total $1,425 $4,116ANNUAL TOTAL $17,100 $49,392Hourly Wage $8.55 $24.70

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Hallettsville 2,961 37%

Moulton 1,007 32%

Shiner 1,418 38%

Yoakum 2,355 35%

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Population: 16,754 • Number of Households: 6,014Median Household Income: $54,346 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LEE COUNTY

11% 13% 14% 16%

21% 23% 27% 26%

68% 64% 59% 58%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Lee County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $427Taxes $179 $339

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,699ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $56,388Hourly Wage $9.28 $28.19

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Lee County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Giddings 3,107 46%

Lexington 1,857 37%

Lincoln-Dime Box 1,050 37%

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Population: 16,923 • Number of Households: 6,279Median Household Income: $47,441 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LEON COUNTY

15% 16% 14% 16%

26% 23% 26% 26%

59% 61% 60% 58%

6,569 6,434 6,170 6,279

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Leon County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $399Taxes $177 $273

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,390ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $52,680Hourly Wage $9.22 $26.34

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Leon County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Buffalo 1,830 45%

Centerville 2,042 38%

Marquez 728 40%

Normangee 1,160 40%

Oakwood 519 45%

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Population: 81,704 • Number of Households: 26,204Median Household Income: $42,877 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 39% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LIBERTY COUNTY

16% 15% 17% 16%

27% 29% 39% 39%

57% 56% 44% 45%

25,089 25,042 24,886 26,204

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Liberty County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70

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Liberty County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cleveland 9,052 61%

Daisetta 1,228 51%

Hardin-Rye 1,936 48%

Liberty-Dayton 13,395 49%

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Population: 23,469 • Number of Households: 8,046Median Household Income: $37,431 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 37% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LIMESTONE COUNTY

15% 17% 17% 18%

26% 29% 33% 37%

59% 54% 50% 45%

7,795 8,245 8,183 8,046

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Limestone County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $476 $772Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $390Taxes $174 $253

Monthly Total $1,519 $4,295ANNUAL TOTAL $18,228 $51,540Hourly Wage $9.11 $25.77

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Limestone County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Coolidge 388 62%

Groesbeck 1,932 49%

Kosse 395 52%

Mexia 3,396 59%

Personville 750 55%

Prairie Hill 298 66%

Thornton 887 53%

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Population: 3,507 • Number of Households: 1,235Median Household Income: $60,163 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LIPSCOMB COUNTY

13% 11% 9% 10%

17% 20% 19% 22%

70% 69% 72% 68%

1,127 1,129 1,173

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Lipscomb County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $507 $673Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $389Taxes $181 $250

Monthly Total $1,561 $4,281ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $51,372Hourly Wage $9.37 $25.69

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Lipscomb County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Booker 752 31%

Follett 222 31%

Higgins 261 39%

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Population: 11,976 • Number of Households: 3,670Median Household Income: $50,741 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LIVE OAK COUNTY

13% 13% 13% 13%

24% 29% 32% 36%

63% 58% 55% 51%

3,856 3,829 3,738 3,670

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Live Oak County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $518 $658Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $390Taxes $184 $251

Monthly Total $1,576 $4,288ANNUAL TOTAL $18,912 $51,456Hourly Wage $9.46 $25.73

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Live Oak County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

George West 2,420 51%

Three Rivers 1,250 44%

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Population: 19,624 • Number of Households: 8,796Median Household Income: $48,562 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LLANO COUNTY

12% 12% 14% 12%

28% 25% 23% 28%

60% 63% 63% 60%

8,463 8,536 8,651 8,796

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Llano County

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Housing $562 $747Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $439Taxes $194 $366

Monthly Total $1,636 $4,827ANNUAL TOTAL $19,632 $57,924Hourly Wage $9.82 $28.96

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Llano North 4,958 46%

Llano South 3,838 33%

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Population: 76 • Number of Households: 37Median Household Income: $56,875 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 0.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LOVING COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Loving County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $388Taxes $184 $247

Monthly Total $1,579 $4,268ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $51,216Hourly Wage $9.47 $25.61

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Population: 303,137 • Number of Households: 111,975Median Household Income: $49,136 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LUBBOCK COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Lubbock County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $543 $798Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $393Taxes $190 $258

Monthly Total $1,610 $4,322ANNUAL TOTAL $19,320 $51,864Hourly Wage $9.66 $25.93

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Lubbock County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Idalou 1,340 28%

Lubbock 101,490 45%

Shallowater 2,155 29%

Slaton 4,039 40%

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Population: 5,723 • Number of Households: 2,157Median Household Income: $40,722 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 11.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN LYNN COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Lynn County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $449 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $375Taxes $168 $216

Monthly Total $1,483 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $17,796 $49,464Hourly Wage $8.90 $24.73

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

O’Donnell 377 52%

Tahoka 1,441 41%

Wilson 339 50%

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Population: 13,843 • Number of Households: 4,121Median Household Income: $43,209 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MADISON COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Madison County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $399Taxes $177 $273

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,390ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $52,680Hourly Wage $9.22 $26.34

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Madisonville 2,862 46%

Midway 375 39%

North Zulch 884 34%

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Population: 10,191 • Number of Households: 4,387Median Household Income: $35,424 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 23% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MARION COUNTY

26% 24% 24% 23%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Marion County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $374Taxes $179 $214

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,110ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,320Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.66

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Jefferson 1,907 46%

Lake O’ the Pines 2,480 54%

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Population: 5,451 • Number of Households: 1,629Median Household Income: $63,992 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MARTIN COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Martin County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $406 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $130 $384Taxes $158 $237

Monthly Total $1,425 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $17,100 $50,652Hourly Wage $8.55 $25.33

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Stanton 1,107 38%

Tarzan-Lenorah 522 35%

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Population: 4,064 • Number of Households: 1,688Median Household Income: $38,496 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 40% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MASON COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Mason County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $754 $1,002Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $173 $414Taxes $248 $308

Monthly Total $1,906 $4,555ANNUAL TOTAL $22,872 $54,660Hourly Wage $11.44 $27.33

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Mason East 1,326 63%

Mason West 362 33%

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Population: 36,719 • Number of Households: 13,666Median Household Income: $41,253 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MATAGORDA COUNTY

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13,568 13,278 13,143 13,666

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Matagorda County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $530 $704Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $433Taxes $200 $353

Monthly Total $1,672 $4,766ANNUAL TOTAL $20,064 $57,192Hourly Wage $10.03 $28.60

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Matagorda County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bay City 8,656 47%

Matagorda-Sargent 1,285 47%

Palacios 2,291 54%

Tidehaven 1,434 52%

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Population: 56,830 • Number of Households: 16,221Median Household Income: $37,155 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 12.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 26% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MAVERICK COUNTY

32% 32% 29% 26%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Maverick County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $371Taxes $182 $207

Monthly Total $1,565 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,780 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.39 $24.46

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Eagle Pass 15,661 59%

Quemado 560 59%

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Population: 8,242 • Number of Households: 3,101Median Household Income: $40,784 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MCCULLOCH COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, McCulloch County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Brady 2,558 46%

Melvin 292 43%

Rochelle 251 29%

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Population: 247,934 • Number of Households: 87,163Median Household Income: $46,860 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MCLENNAN COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, McLennan County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $490 $779Child Care $– $910Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $391Taxes $178 $255

Monthly Total $1,539 $4,305ANNUAL TOTAL $18,468 $51,660Hourly Wage $9.23 $25.83

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Axtell 1,396 37%

China Spring 1,853 27%

Crawford 1,793 18%

Elm Mott 2,260 46%

Mart 2,006 47%

McGregor 3,027 31%

Moody-Lorena 4,372 32%

Waco 67,771 50%

West 2,707 33%

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Population: 671 • Number of Households: 233Median Household Income: $57,589 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 15.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MCMULLEN COUNTY

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34% 22% 25% 30%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, McMullen County

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Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $394Taxes $184 $261

Monthly Total $1,579 $4,335ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $52,020Hourly Wage $9.47 $26.01

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Tilden 233 39%

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Population: 47,920 • Number of Households: 15,104Median Household Income: $58,333 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MEDINA COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Medina County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $425 $658Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $132 $419Taxes $163 $319

Monthly Total $1,451 $4,607ANNUAL TOTAL $17,412 $55,284Hourly Wage $8.71 $27.64

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Castroville-LaCoste 5,235 30%

Devine-Natalia 5,582 43%

D’Hanis 608 49%

Hondo 3,679 38%

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Population: 2,163 • Number of Households: 936Median Household Income: $37,917 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MENARD COUNTY

21% 25% 21% 18%

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58% 52% 55% 54%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Menard County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Menard East 184 50%

Menard West 752 46%

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Population: 162,565 • Number of Households: 56,178Median Household Income: $65,349 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MIDLAND COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Midland County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $775 $1,256Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $176 $462Taxes $254 $419

Monthly Total $1,936 $5,079ANNUAL TOTAL $23,232 $60,948Hourly Wage $11.62 $30.47

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Midland 47,975 33%

Midland South 5,985 31%

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Population: 24,372 • Number of Households: 9,423Median Household Income: $39,213 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MILAM COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Milam County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $504 $669Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $376Taxes $181 $220

Monthly Total $1,558 $4,140ANNUAL TOTAL $18,696 $49,680Hourly Wage $9.35 $24.84

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Milam County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Buckholts 359 51%

Burlington 550 48%

Cameron 2,627 52%

Davilla 613 55%

Gause-Milano 949 34%

Rockdale 3,222 49%

Thorndale 1,103 34%

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Population: 4,871 • Number of Households: 1,875Median Household Income: $44,375 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MILLS COUNTY

13% 17% 15% 15%

34% 31% 27% 28%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Mills County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $217

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,125ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,500Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.75

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Goldthwaite 1,242 42%

Mullin-Priddy 633 43%

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Population: 8,995 • Number of Households: 2,660Median Household Income: $51,555 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MITCHELL COUNTY

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23% 27% 23% 20%

64% 60% 67% 69%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Mitchell County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Colorado City 2,035 28%

Loraine 339 42%

Westbrook 286 34%

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Population: 19,384 • Number of Households: 8,083Median Household Income: $46,383 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MONTAGUE COUNTY

16% 17% 15% 15%

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67% 64% 66% 60%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Montague County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $532 $706Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $374Taxes $187 $214

Monthly Total $1,595 $4,112ANNUAL TOTAL $19,140 $49,344Hourly Wage $9.57 $24.67

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bowie 4,145 38%

Montague-Forestburg 811 34%

Nocona 1,987 48%

St. Jo 1,140 36%

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Population: 556,203 • Number of Households: 193,637Median Household Income: $71,123 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Montgomery County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Magnolia 18,404 29%

Montgomery 22,036 28%

Southeast Montgomery 126,297 34%

Willis 12,850 41%

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Population: 22,186 • Number of Households: 6,772Median Household Income: $50,552 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MOORE COUNTY

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30% 25% 28% 30%

60% 63% 57% 55%

6,787 6,797 6,836 6,772

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Moore County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $509 $676Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $390Taxes $182 $251

Monthly Total $1,564 $4,286ANNUAL TOTAL $18,768 $51,432Hourly Wage $9.38 $25.72

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Moore County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Dumas 5,984 46%

Sunray 788 45%

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Population: 12,653 • Number of Households: 5,015Median Household Income: $37,902 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 12.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MORRIS COUNTY

17% 17% 17% 19%

26% 25% 25% 24%

57% 58% 58% 57%

5,131 5,028 4,967 5,015

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Morris County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $406 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $130 $366Taxes $158 $196

Monthly Total $1,425 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $17,100 $48,276Hourly Wage $8.55 $24.14

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Daingerfield 3,195 39%

Naples 1,820 49%

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Population: 1,022 • Number of Households: 475Median Household Income: $35,433 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 10.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN MOTLEY COUNTY

24% 23% 13% 14%

24% 22% 39% 32%

52% 55% 48% 54%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Motley County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Matador 436 47%

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Population: 65,806 • Number of Households: 23,080Median Household Income: $35,562 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 10.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 23% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

24% 25% 23% 23%

25% 23% 24% 31%

51% 52% 53% 46%

22,929 24,099 24,734

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Nacogdoches County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $625 $774Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $157 $383Taxes $210 $235

Monthly Total $1,723 $4,211ANNUAL TOTAL $20,676 $50,532Hourly Wage $10.34 $25.27

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Chireno-Martinsville 1,968 43%

Cushing-Douglass 1,978 37%

Garrison 953 42%

Nacogdoches 19,043 56%

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Population: 48,177 • Number of Households: 17,409Median Household Income: $43,388 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 10.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN NAVARRO COUNTY

17% 18% 18% 18%

26% 33% 32% 35%

57% 49% 50% 47%

17,598 17,627 17,660 17,409

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Navarro County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $563 $748Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $157 $476Taxes $210 $453

Monthly Total $1,723 $5,237ANNUAL TOTAL $20,676 $62,844Hourly Wage $10.34 $31.42

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Navarro County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Blooming Grove 1,580 51%

Corsicana 11,865 52%

Dawson 1,291 50%

Kerens 1,393 54%

Rice 1,280 58%

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Population: 14,138 • Number of Households: 4,629Median Household Income: $36,829 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 14.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 39% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN NEWTON COUNTY

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26% 26% 34% 39%

56% 57% 53% 45%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Newton County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $430 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $133 $368Taxes $164 $201

Monthly Total $1,458 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $17,496 $48,552Hourly Wage $8.75 $24.28

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Newton County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Burkeville 795 47%

Call 772 53%

Deweyville 1,171 50%

Newton 1,891 61%

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Population: 15,017 • Number of Households: 5,625Median Household Income: $38,411 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN NOLAN COUNTY

19% 19% 18% 18%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Nolan County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58

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Nolan County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Blackwell-Nolan 259 36%

Roscoe 769 36%

Sweetwater 4,597 52%

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Population: 361,350 • Number of Households: 129,254Median Household Income: $54,318 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN NUECES COUNTY

17% 16% 17% 14%

28% 24% 24% 28%

55% 60% 59% 58%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Nueces County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $737 $996Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $171 $434Taxes $243 $354

Monthly Total $1,882 $4,773ANNUAL TOTAL $22,584 $57,276Hourly Wage $11.29 $28.64

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Nueces County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bishop 2,160 48%

Corpus Christi 110,585 46%

Corpus Christi West 4,548 26%

Driscoll 773 48%

Port Aransas 6,237 24%

Robstown 3,830 61%

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Population: 10,577 • Number of Households: 3,587Median Household Income: $50,011 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN OCHILTREE COUNTY

15% 19% 15% 14%

21% 17% 22% 27%

64% 64% 63% 59%

3,533 3,732 3,770

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Ochiltree County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $559 $743Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $398Taxes $193 $271

Monthly Total $1,631 $4,381ANNUAL TOTAL $19,572 $52,572Hourly Wage $9.79 $26.29

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Perryton East 3,363 42%

Perryton West 224 29%

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Population: 2,069 • Number of Households: 616Median Household Income: $52,292 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN OLDHAM COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Oldham County

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Housing $453 $735Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $397Taxes $169 $269

Monthly Total $1,488 $4,370ANNUAL TOTAL $17,856 $52,440Hourly Wage $8.93 $26.22

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Vega 527 31%

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Population: 84,964 • Number of Households: 32,538Median Household Income: $53,480 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ORANGE COUNTY

15% 17% 16% 14%

21% 16% 21% 19%

64% 67% 63% 67%

29,066 30,420

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Orange County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $506 $805Child Care $– $925Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $397Taxes $181 $267

Monthly Total $1,560 $4,364ANNUAL TOTAL $18,720 $52,368Hourly Wage $9.36 $26.18

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bridge City-Orangefield 5,884 25%

Mauriceville 3,889 30%

Orange 11,770 43%

Vidor 10,726 37%

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Population: 27,922 • Number of Households: 10,416Median Household Income: $42,824 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN PALO PINTO COUNTY

14% 18% 18% 18%

27% 33% 31% 34%

59% 49% 51% 48%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Palo Pinto County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $570 $768Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $158 $479Taxes $212 $459

Monthly Total $1,733 $5,266ANNUAL TOTAL $20,796 $63,192Hourly Wage $10.40 $31.60

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Graford 1,037 43%

Mineral Wells 6,957 55%

Palo Pinto-Santo 1,523 43%

Strawn-Gordon 899 52%

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Population: 23,771 • Number of Households: 8,905Median Household Income: $50,712 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN PANOLA COUNTY

14% 17% 15% 13%

18% 11% 18% 26%

68% 72% 67% 61%

8,805 8,965 8,979 8,905

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Panola County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $489 $659Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $374Taxes $177 $214

Monthly Total $1,537 $4,111ANNUAL TOTAL $18,444 $49,332Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.67

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Panola County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Beckville 1,174 32%

Carthage 4,279 40%

De Berry-Deadwood 1,666 45%

Gary City 833 42%

Long Branch-Dotson 953 30%

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Population: 129,441 • Number of Households: 44,098Median Household Income: $66,548 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN PARKER COUNTY

13% 7% 9% 10%

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43,140 42,326 42,629 44,098

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Parker County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $624 $913Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $498Taxes $228 $504

Monthly Total $1,810 $5,475ANNUAL TOTAL $21,720 $65,700Hourly Wage $10.86 $32.85

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Springtown-Reno 13,662 42%

Weatherford 14,453 46%

Weatherford Northwest 4,067 38%

Weatherford Southeast 11,088 24%

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Population: 9,921 • Number of Households: 3,219Median Household Income: $48,589 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN PARMER COUNTY

18% 18% 15% 15%

29% 21% 29% 31%

53% 61% 56% 54%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Parmer County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Farwell-Bovina 1,761 48%

Friona 1,458 43%

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Population: 15,826 • Number of Households: 4,334Median Household Income: $51,735 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN PECOS COUNTY

21% 19% 17% 13%

26% 29% 30% 36%

53% 52% 53% 51%

4,912 4,745 4,546

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Pecos County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $459 $700Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $389Taxes $170 $249

Monthly Total $1,496 $4,280ANNUAL TOTAL $17,952 $51,360Hourly Wage $8.98 $25.68

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Pecos County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Fort Stockton 3,563 51%

Imperial 273 42%

Iraan 498 40%

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Population: 46,583 • Number of Households: 17,790Median Household Income: $40,864 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN POLK COUNTY

21% 16% 16% 17%

27% 23% 28% 28%

52% 61% 56% 55%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Polk County

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Housing $448 $702Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $135 $373Taxes $168 $213

Monthly Total $1,482 $4,107ANNUAL TOTAL $17,784 $49,284Hourly Wage $8.89 $24.64

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Corrigan 1,953 51%

Livingston-Onalaska 15,837 44%

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Population: 120,832 • Number of Households: 42,179Median Household Income: $42,305 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 20% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN POTTER COUNTY

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42,049 43,376 42,467 42,179

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Potter County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $507 $814Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $408Taxes $181 $293

Monthly Total $1,561 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $53,808Hourly Wage $9.37 $26.90

$36,960

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$41,304

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Amarillo 41,018 53%

Canadian River Breaks 2,136 22%

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Population: 7,144 • Number of Households: 2,565Median Household Income: $33,453 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 29% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN PRESIDIO COUNTY

27% 26% 25% 29%

28% 33% 36% 34%

45% 41% 39% 37%

2,617 2,654 2,646 2,565

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Presidio County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $904Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $217

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,124ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,488Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.74

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Marfa 901 46%

Presidio 1,664 72%

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Population: 11,087 • Number of Households: 4,252Median Household Income: $50,405 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN RAINS COUNTY

12% 11% 11% 12%

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4,069 4,256 4,188 4,252

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Rains County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $374Taxes $177 $214

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,110ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,320Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.66

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Emory 2,429 37%

Point 1,823 44%

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Population: 132,501 • Number of Households: 49,728Median Household Income: $67,015 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN RANDALL COUNTY

10% 13% 10% 8%

12% 14% 14% 22%

78% 73% 76% 70%

49,187 48,295 49,310 49,728

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Randall County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $507 $814Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $408Taxes $181 $293

Monthly Total $1,561 $4,484ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $53,808Hourly Wage $9.37 $26.90

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Amarillo 42,578 29%

Canyon 6,315 43%

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Population: 3,625 • Number of Households: 1,190Median Household Income: $59,257 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN REAGAN COUNTY

11% 9% 17% 14%

8% 11%

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81% 80% 68% 66%

1,142 1,172 1,200 1,190

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Reagan County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37

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Big Lake 1,190 34%

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Population: 3,348 • Number of Households: 1,192Median Household Income: $37,059 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN REAL COUNTY

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25% 35% 31% 33%

52% 46% 53% 49%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Real County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $371Taxes $179 $207

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.46

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Camp Wood-Leakey 1,192 51%

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Population: 12,455 • Number of Households: 5,163Median Household Income: $35,016 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN RED RIVER COUNTY

17% 18% 20% 18%

23% 29% 31% 34%

60% 53% 49% 48%

5,108 4,945 5,144 5,163

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Red River County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $366Taxes $177 $196

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,276Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.14

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Annona-Avery 1,056 50%

Bogata 1,173 49%

Clarksville 1,970 57%

Detroit 687 50%

Manchester 277 45%

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Population: 14,438 • Number of Households: 3,764Median Household Income: $46,464 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN REEVES COUNTY

30% 23% 21% 18%

31% 33% 34% 34%

39% 44%

45% 48%

3,628 3,474

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Reeves County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33

$30,636

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Reeves County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Balmorhea 353 56%

Pecos 3,411 52%

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Population: 7,315 • Number of Households: 2,761Median Household Income: $50,145 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN REFUGIO COUNTY

15% 15% 18% 16%

21% 25% 19% 24%

64% 60% 63% 60%

2,786 2,784 2,771 2,761

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Refugio County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $390Taxes $179 $251

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,288ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,456Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.73

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Austwell-Tivoli 378 49%

Refugio 1,379 42%

Woodsboro 1,004 36%

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Population: 939 • Number of Households: 342Median Household Income: $72,500 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 2.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 17% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 2% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ROBERTS COUNTY

14% 7% 2% 2%

16% 21% 16% 17%

70% 72% 82% 81%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Roberts County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $392Taxes $184 $255

Monthly Total $1,579 $4,307ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $51,684Hourly Wage $9.47 $25.84

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Miami 342 19%

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Population: 16,537 • Number of Households: 6,366Median Household Income: $49,142 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ROBERTSON COUNTY

20% 20% 20% 16%

30% 27% 28% 27%

50% 53% 52% 57%

6,232 5,989 6,002

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Robertson County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $654 $862Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $160 $426Taxes $219 $335

Monthly Total $1,764 $4,683ANNUAL TOTAL $21,168 $56,196Hourly Wage $10.58 $28.10

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Robertson County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bremond 759 44%

Calvert 579 60%

Franklin 2,407 39%

Hearne 2,621 44%

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Population: 93,978 • Number of Households: 29,392Median Household Income: $95,731 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 6% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ROCKWALL COUNTY

6% 5% 5% 6% 13%

21% 23% 24%

81% 74%

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26,488 27,502 29,401 29,392

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Rockwall County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $667 $986Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $170 $507Taxes $241 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $5,579ANNUAL TOTAL $22,452 $66,948Hourly Wage $11.23 $33.47

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Northeast Rockwall 6,598 31%

Northwest Rockwall 12,020 31%

South Rockwall 10,774 29%

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Population: 10,411 • Number of Households: 3,792Median Household Income: $41,339 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN RUNNELS COUNTY

21% 18% 20% 16%

25% 25% 28% 30%

54% 57% 52% 54%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Runnels County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Ballinger 1,767 51%

Miles 419 34%

Rowena 290 48%

Winters 1,316 44%

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Population: 53,197 • Number of Households: 17,795Median Household Income: $47,424 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN RUSK COUNTY

14% 14% 15% 15%

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18,272 17,780 17,794 17,795

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Rusk County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $460 $662Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $136 $374Taxes $171 $215

Monthly Total $1,498 $4,115ANNUAL TOTAL $17,976 $49,380Hourly Wage $8.99 $24.69

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Henderson 6,801 46%

Kilgore 3,488 35%

Laneville 1,077 53%

Mount Enterprise 1,083 54%

Overton 1,741 43%

Pinehill 783 27%

Price-Turnertown 863 50%

Tatum 1,959 36%

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Population: 10,367 • Number of Households: 3,682Median Household Income: $32,500 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SABINE COUNTY

18% 21% 22% 19%

26% 27% 28% 36%

56% 52% 50% 45%

4,430 4,269

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Sabine County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $501 $666Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $180 $203

Monthly Total $1,553 $4,057ANNUAL TOTAL $18,636 $48,684Hourly Wage $9.32 $24.34

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Sabine County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Hemphill 1,614 55%

Milam 925 50%

Pineland 1,143 62%

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Population: 8,556 • Number of Households: 2,972Median Household Income: $29,426 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 14.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 41% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

27% 26% 23% 25%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, San Augustine County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $368Taxes $177 $201

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,552Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.28

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Broaddus 959 70%

San Augustine 2,013 63%

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Population: 27,172 • Number of Households: 9,631Median Household Income: $44,878 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SAN JACINTO COUNTY

17% 17% 18% 15%

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58% 56% 54% 56%

8,968 9,300 9,285 9,631

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, San Jacinto County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $368Taxes $177 $201

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,552Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.28

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Coldspring 2,088 46%

Point Blank 2,019 44%

Shepherd-Evergreen 5,524 44%

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Population: 67,655 • Number of Households: 23,761Median Household Income: $53,348 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SAN PATRICIO COUNTY

20% 13% 13% 14%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, San Patricio County

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Housing $737 $996Child Care $– $1,019Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $171 $434Taxes $243 $354

Monthly Total $1,882 $4,773ANNUAL TOTAL $22,584 $57,276Hourly Wage $11.29 $28.64

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Aransas Pass-Ingleside 7,306 43%

Mathis 2,874 55%

Portland-Gregory 6,730 35%

Sinton-Odem 4,698 43%

Taft 1,629 55%

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Population: 5,881 • Number of Households: 2,110Median Household Income: $40,718 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SAN SABA COUNTY

22% 19% 17% 17%

30% 32% 35% 34%

48% 49% 48% 49%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, San Saba County

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Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $905Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $217

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,125ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,500Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.75

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Richland Springs 615 49%

San Saba 1,495 52%

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Population: 3,171 • Number of Households: 1,091Median Household Income: $59,766 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SCHLEICHER COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Schleicher County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $369Taxes $177 $204

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.37

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Schleicher County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Eldorado East 582 39%

Eldorado West 509 37%

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Population: 17,314 • Number of Households: 5,908Median Household Income: $55,661 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 8% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SCURRY COUNTY

19% 16% 12% 8%

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65% 65% 67% 60%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Scurry County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $591 $796Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $390Taxes $201 $252

Monthly Total $1,675 $4,293ANNUAL TOTAL $20,100 $51,516Hourly Wage $10.05 $25.76

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Scurry County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Fluvanna-Ira 568 32%

Hermleigh 308 29%

Snyder 5,032 41%

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Population: 3,323 • Number of Households: 1,317Median Household Income: $50,285 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 17% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SHACKELFORD COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Shackelford County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Albany 1,121 35%

Moran 196 39%

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Population: 25,705 • Number of Households: 9,120Median Household Income: $36,312 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 32% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SHELBY COUNTY

25% 19% 20% 21%

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55% 59% 52% 47%

9,754 9,884 9,564 9,120

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Shelby County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $368Taxes $177 $201

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,552Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.28

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Aiken-Neuville 1,037 44%

Center 3,680 59%

Shelbyville 1,143 42%

Tenaha-Joaquin 1,820 50%

Timpson 1,440 60%

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Population: 3,069 • Number of Households: 1,017Median Household Income: $52,969 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 1.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SHERMAN COUNTY

9% 12% 12% 13%

28% 26% 28% 22%

63% 62% 60% 65%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Sherman County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Stratford 759 36%

Texhoma 258 34%

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Population: 225,290 • Number of Households: 75,792Median Household Income: $52,572 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SMITH COUNTY

15% 16% 18% 14%

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64% 59% 53% 58%

79,341 78,290 77,469 75,792

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Smith County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $598 $846Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $398Taxes $202 $270

Monthly Total $1,684 $4,378ANNUAL TOTAL $20,208 $52,536Hourly Wage $10.10 $26.27

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bullard 11,955 30%

Lindale 8,049 40%

Troup-Arp 3,490 44%

Tyler 35,002 57%

Tyler East 7,142 50%

Whitehouse 10,414 37%

Winona 1,988 45%

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Population: 8,673 • Number of Households: 3,241Median Household Income: $50,562 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SOMERVELL COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Somervell County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $445 $658Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $464Taxes $181 $426

Monthly Total $1,561 $5,108ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $61,296Hourly Wage $9.37 $30.65

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Glen Rose 3,241 45%

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Population: 63,008 • Number of Households: 16,219Median Household Income: $26,682 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 14.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 37% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 37% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN STARR COUNTY

39% 42% 39% 37%

35% 32% 30% 37%

26% 26% 31% 26%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Starr County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $814Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $363Taxes $179 $190

Monthly Total $1,546 $3,995ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $47,940Hourly Wage $9.28 $23.97

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

La Grulla 2,587 77%

Rio Grande City 8,474 69%

Roma-Los Saenz 5,158 82%

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Population: 9,787 • Number of Households: 3,338Median Household Income: $45,217 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN STEPHENS COUNTY

16% 16% 18% 19%

28% 27% 21% 28%

56% 57% 61% 53%

3,624 3,552 3,469 3,338

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Stephens County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $372Taxes $177 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.58

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Breckenridge North 2,782 49%

Breckenridge South 556 35%

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Population: 1,233 • Number of Households: 453Median Household Income: $50,156 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 1.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN STERLING COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Sterling County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $526 $698Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $375Taxes $186 $216

Monthly Total $1,587 $4,120ANNUAL TOTAL $19,044 $49,440Hourly Wage $9.52 $24.72

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Sterling City 453 37%

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Population: 1,233 • Number of Households: 501Median Household Income: $47,969 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN STONEWALL COUNTY

13% 17% 19% 16%

13% 11% 15% 28%

74% 72% 66%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Stonewall County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $372Taxes $179 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,096ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,152Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.58

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Aspermont South 405 51%

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Population: 3,936 • Number of Households: 1,481Median Household Income: $54,567 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 9% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SUTTON COUNTY

13% 9% 9% 9%

17% 17%

25% 26%

70% 74%

66% 65%

1,375 1,328

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Sutton County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $369Taxes $179 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,062ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,744Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.37

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Sonora 1,435 34%

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Population: 7,639 • Number of Households: 2,630Median Household Income: $35,167 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN SWISHER COUNTY

16% 17% 21% 22%

31% 30% 29% 35%

53% 53% 50% 43%

2,689 2,622 2,664 2,630

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Swisher County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $387Taxes $179 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,259ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $51,108Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.55

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Happy 332 57%

Kress 415 51%

Tulia 1,883 57%

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Population: 2,016,872 • Number of Households: 696,887Median Household Income: $61,534 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TARRANT COUNTY

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655,273 665,139 681,915 696,887

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Tarrant County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $624 $913Child Care $– $1,355Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $165 $488Taxes $228 $482

Monthly Total $1,810 $5,372ANNUAL TOTAL $21,720 $64,464Hourly Wage $10.86 $32.23

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Arlington 182,136 39%

Fort Worth 296,142 45%

Northeast Tarrant 204,689 29%

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Population: 136,535 • Number of Households: 48,607Median Household Income: $48,803 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TAYLOR COUNTY

17% 18% 15% 17%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Taylor County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $524 $786Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $389Taxes $185 $249

Monthly Total $1,584 $4,279ANNUAL TOTAL $19,008 $51,348Hourly Wage $9.50 $25.67

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Abilene 44,666 46%

Jim Ned 2,810 20%

Merkel 2,013 42%

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Population: 778 • Number of Households: 396Median Household Income: $24,821 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 26% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TERRELL COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Terrell County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

West Terrell 364 57%

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Population: 12,724 • Number of Households: 4,214Median Household Income: $40,407 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 35% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TERRY COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Terry County

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Housing $489 $659Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $375Taxes $177 $217

Monthly Total $1,537 $4,124ANNUAL TOTAL $18,444 $49,488Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.74

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Brownfield 3,874 49%

Meadow 340 39%

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Population: 1,520 • Number of Households: 725Median Household Income: $39,438 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Throckmorton County

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Housing $520 $691Child Care $– $885Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $144 $377Taxes $184 $221

Monthly Total $1,579 $4,144ANNUAL TOTAL $18,948 $49,728Hourly Wage $9.47 $24.86

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Throckmorton 568 42%

Woodson 157 46%

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Population: 32,592 • Number of Households: 10,573Median Household Income: $45,026 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TITUS COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Titus County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $366Taxes $177 $196

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,023ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $48,276Hourly Wage $9.22 $24.14

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cookville 1,926 43%

Mount Pleasant 6,995 47%

Talco 750 50%

Winfield 902 42%

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Population: 118,386 • Number of Households: 43,497Median Household Income: $48,696 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.8% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TOM GREEN COUNTY

20% 13% 15% 13%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Tom Green County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $546 $881Child Care $– $861Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $398Taxes $190 $271

Monthly Total $1,614 $4,381ANNUAL TOTAL $19,368 $52,572Hourly Wage $9.68 $26.29

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Tom Green County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

East Tom Green 1,782 29%

San Angelo 30,726 50%

West Tom Green 10,803 27%

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Population: 1,199,323 • Number of Households: 457,810Median Household Income: $70,158 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 23% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TRAVIS COUNTY

16% 15% 14% 11%

22% 20% 21% 23%

62% 65% 65% 66%

403,638 414,318 437,375

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Travis County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,377Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $498Taxes $244 $503

Monthly Total $1,887 $5,474ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $65,688Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.84

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Travis County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Austin 333,311 42%

Northeast Travis 40,153 28%

Northwest Travis 41,479 23%

Southwest Travis 22,888 21%

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Population: 14,360 • Number of Households: 5,459Median Household Income: $35,865 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 10.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TRINITY COUNTY

14% 15% 15% 16%

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53% 55%

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5,124 4,707

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Trinity County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $492 $662Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $382Taxes $191 $233

Monthly Total $1,620 $4,201ANNUAL TOTAL $19,440 $50,412Hourly Wage $9.72 $25.21

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Apple Springs 1,055 48%

Glendale 727 39%

Groveton 1,181 52%

Trinity 2,496 57%

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Population: 21,371 • Number of Households: 7,608Median Household Income: $45,427 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 10.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN TYLER COUNTY

17% 17% 17% 16%

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52% 56% 60% 56%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Tyler County

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Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $849Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $368Taxes $179 $201

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,046ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,552Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.28

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Colmesneil-Chester 1,261 48%

Spurger 1,973 47%

Warren 1,107 23%

Woodville 3,267 47%

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Population: 40,295 • Number of Households: 13,941Median Household Income: $47,724 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 7.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN UPSHUR COUNTY

13% 14% 14% 14%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Upshur County

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Housing $643 $781Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $390Taxes $215 $251

Monthly Total $1,748 $4,286ANNUAL TOTAL $20,976 $51,432Hourly Wage $10.49 $25.72

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Bettie 1,370 49%

Big Sandy 2,069 43%

Gilmer 4,262 52%

Gladewater 3,120 41%

Ore City 3,120 51%

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Population: 3,475 • Number of Households: 1,263Median Household Income: $48,220 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 25% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN UPTON COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Upton County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33

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McCamey 839 50%

Rankin 424 35%

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Population: 27,055 • Number of Households: 8,512Median Household Income: $39,011 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN UVALDE COUNTY

27% 26% 21% 19%

22% 27% 31% 36%

51% 47% 48% 45%

9,065 8,503 8,622 8,512

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Uvalde County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $542 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $371Taxes $189 $207

Monthly Total $1,608 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $19,296 $48,912Hourly Wage $9.65 $24.46

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Sabinal 1,132 49%

Uvalde 7,380 56%

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Population: 48,862 • Number of Households: 14,977Median Household Income: $44,170 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 8.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN VAL VERDE COUNTY

21% 20% 21% 21%

28% 24%

27% 31%

51% 56% 52% 48%

15,191 14,960 15,055 14,977

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Val Verde County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $507 $674Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $373Taxes $181 $211

Monthly Total $1,561 $4,098ANNUAL TOTAL $18,732 $49,176Hourly Wage $9.37 $24.59

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Del Rio 14,773 51%

Del Rio Northwest 166 45%

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Population: 53,070 • Number of Households: 19,059Median Household Income: $46,555 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN VAN ZANDT COUNTY

16% 17% 16% 16%

22% 26% 30% 30%

62% 57% 54% 54%

19,838 19,093 18,903 19,059

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Van Zandt County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $546 $736Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $384Taxes $190 $237

Monthly Total $1,614 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $19,368 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.68 $25.33

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Ben Wheeler-Edom 2,739 33%

Canton 4,220 49%

Cedar Creek Lake 2,200 40%

Edgewood 1,827 40%

Grand Saline 2,758 52%

Van 2,102 45%

Wills Point 3,213 51%

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Population: 92,467 • Number of Households: 32,249Median Household Income: $53,778 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN VICTORIA COUNTY

17% 14% 15% 13%

19% 18% 22% 29%

64% 68% 63% 58%

31,694 31,850 32,572 32,249

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Victoria County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $681 $856Child Care $– $899Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $164 $400Taxes $226 $275

Monthly Total $1,802 $4,400ANNUAL TOTAL $21,624 $52,800Hourly Wage $10.81 $26.40

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Victoria 26,863 43%

Victoria South 1,890 47%

Victoria West 3,760 27%

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Population: 71,484 • Number of Households: 20,695Median Household Income: $42,662 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 3.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WALKER COUNTY

25% 24% 24% 24%

32% 24%

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43% 52% 40% 40%

19,770 20,601 20,681 20,695

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Walker County

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Housing $617 $830Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $450Taxes $225 $392

Monthly Total $1,795 $4,948ANNUAL TOTAL $21,540 $59,376Hourly Wage $10.77 $29.69

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Huntsville 14,232 64%

New Waverly 2,285 50%

Riverside 4,178 47%

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Population: 47,049 • Number of Households: 14,082Median Household Income: $53,508 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 34% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WALLER COUNTY

17% 16% 17% 17%

26% 31% 35% 34%

57% 53% 48% 49%

13,594 13,482 13,655 14,082

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Waller County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $684 $948Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $465Taxes $244 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $5,117ANNUAL TOTAL $22,680 $61,404Hourly Wage $11.34 $30.70

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Brookshire 4,706 47%

Hempstead 3,198 62%

Prairie View-Waller 6,178 48%

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Population: 11,396 • Number of Households: 3,926Median Household Income: $56,796 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 21% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WARD COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Ward County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $384Taxes $179 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.28 $25.33

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Ward County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Barstow-Pyote 306 42%

Grandfalls 185 54%

Monahans 3,435 37%

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Population: 34,544 • Number of Households: 11,984Median Household Income: $52,718 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY

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60% 57% 57% 58%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Washington County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $584 $730Child Care $– $1,090Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $422Taxes $215 $327

Monthly Total $1,748 $4,644ANNUAL TOTAL $20,976 $55,728Hourly Wage $10.49 $27.86

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Washington County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Brenham 7,272 45%

Burton 1,533 34%

Gay Hill-Independence 1,361 51%

Washington-Chappell Hill 1,818 34%

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Population: 271,193 • Number of Households: 73,483Median Household Income: $35,659 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 30% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WEBB COUNTY

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Webb County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $539 $756Child Care $– $931Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $146 $391Taxes $189 $254

Monthly Total $1,605 $4,302ANNUAL TOTAL $19,260 $51,624Hourly Wage $9.63 $25.81

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Webb County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Laredo 44,439 68%

Laredo North-Webb 10,205 40%

Laredo South-El Cenizo 16,448 71%

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Population: 41,377 • Number of Households: 14,979Median Household Income: $46,445 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WHARTON COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Wharton County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $494 $749Child Care $– $1,201Food $158 $525Transportation $386 $771Health Care $191 $704Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $148 $439Taxes $192 $367

Monthly Total $1,624 $4,831ANNUAL TOTAL $19,488 $57,972Hourly Wage $9.74 $28.99

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Boling-Newgulf 1,462 42%

East Bernard 2,054 34%

El Campo 6,012 44%

Louise 941 41%

Wharton 4,510 59%

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Population: 5,642 • Number of Households: 2,330Median Household Income: $51,082 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 19% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WHEELER COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Wheeler County

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1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $528 $707Child Care $– $999Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $394Taxes $186 $260

Monthly Total $1,590 $4,330ANNUAL TOTAL $19,080 $51,960Hourly Wage $9.54 $25.98

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Shamrock 1,162 39%

Wheeler 1,168 25%

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Population: 131,838 • Number of Households: 49,486Median Household Income: $44,769 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WICHITA COUNTY

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24% 21% 25% 24%

60% 64% 58% 59%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Wichita County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $474 $769Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $382Taxes $174 $233

Monthly Total $1,517 $4,202ANNUAL TOTAL $18,204 $50,424Hourly Wage $9.10 $25.21

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Wichita County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Burkburnett 4,797 34%

Electra 1,783 42%

Iowa Park 2,871 39%

Wichita Falls 39,164 43%

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Population: 13,061 • Number of Households: 5,219Median Household Income: $43,635 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 28% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WILBARGER COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Wilbarger County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $368Taxes $179 $200

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,044ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $48,528Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.26

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Fargo-Odell 247 30%

Harrold-Oklaunion 170 32%

Lockett 226 21%

Vernon 4,576 46%

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Population: 21,944 • Number of Households: 5,798Median Household Income: $28,817 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 13.4% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 33% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 37% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WILLACY COUNTY

42% 38% 38% 37%

26% 37% 30% 33%

32% 25% 32% 30%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Willacy County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $814Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $363Taxes $177 $190

Monthly Total $1,536 $3,995ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $47,940Hourly Wage $9.22 $23.97

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Willacy County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Lasara 368 57%

Lyford 923 70%

Raymondville 3,501 70%

San Perlita 293 59%

Sebastian 713 74%

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Population: 528,718 • Number of Households: 173,125Median Household Income: $81,818 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 27% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 5% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY

7% 7% 8% 5%

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152,739 156,215 164,805

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Williamson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $740 $1,126Child Care $– $1,305Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $488Taxes $244 $482

Monthly Total $1,887 $5,371ANNUAL TOTAL $22,644 $64,452Hourly Wage $11.32 $32.23

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Williamson County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Cedar Park-Liberty Hill 39,813 31%

Florence 5,813 34%

Granger 1,160 66%

Jarrell 2,742 46%

Round Rock-Georgetown 95,426 36%

Taylor 20,471 39%

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Population: 46,444 • Number of Households: 15,474Median Household Income: $68,737 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 10% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WILSON COUNTY

10% 11% 11% 10%

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Wilson County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $597 $929Child Care $– $1,241Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $153 $454Taxes $202 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $4,996ANNUAL TOTAL $20,196 $59,952Hourly Wage $10.10 $29.98

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Floresville 8,827 33%

La Vernia 3,821 32%

Poth 1,270 33%

Stockdale 1,556 43%

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Population: 7,723 • Number of Households: 2,623Median Household Income: $54,261 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 22% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WINKLER COUNTY

18% 18% 12% 16%

19% 16% 23% 22%

63% 66% 65% 62%

2,521 2,672 2,659 2,623

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Winkler County

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Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $972Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $140 $384Taxes $177 $237

Monthly Total $1,536 $4,221ANNUAL TOTAL $18,432 $50,652Hourly Wage $9.22 $25.33

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Kermit 2,287 38%

Wink 336 35%

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Population: 62,089 • Number of Households: 21,427Median Household Income: $56,396 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 36% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WISE COUNTY

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Wise County

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Housing $556 $902Child Care $– $1,426Food $158 $525Transportation $364 $728Health Care $216 $806Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $496Taxes $208 $500

Monthly Total $1,713 $5,458ANNUAL TOTAL $20,556 $65,496Hourly Wage $10.28 $32.75

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Alvord 998 48%

Boyd-Rhome 7,158 47%

Bridgeport 7,542 50%

Decatur 5,729 44%

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Population: 43,198 • Number of Households: 16,097Median Household Income: $47,814 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.3% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 30% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN WOOD COUNTY

14% 14% 13% 13%

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Wood County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $528 $711Child Care $– $894Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $380Taxes $186 $229

Monthly Total $1,590 $4,184ANNUAL TOTAL $19,080 $50,208Hourly Wage $9.54 $25.10

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Wood County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Alba 1,856 45%

Hawkins 3,100 38%

Mineola 3,667 40%

Quitman 4,766 42%

Winnsboro 2,708 52%

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Population: 8,316 • Number of Households: 2,674Median Household Income: $56,655 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 9.1% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 26% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN YOAKUM COUNTY

21% 11% 14% 13%

15% 25% 23% 26%

64% 64% 63% 61%

2,596 2,610 2,594 2,674

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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.

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Yoakum County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $903Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $375Taxes $179 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,122ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,464Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.73

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Yoakum County, 2016

Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Denver City 1,979 39%

Plains 695 41%

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Population: 18,275 • Number of Households: 7,146Median Household Income: $46,978 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 24% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN YOUNG COUNTY

16% 14% 16% 15%

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64% 62% 62% 61%

7,484 7,209 7,268 7,146

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Young County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $512 $690Child Care $– $848Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $372Taxes $183 $210

Monthly Total $1,569 $4,090ANNUAL TOTAL $18,828 $49,080Hourly Wage $9.41 $24.54

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Graham 5,068 37%

Jean-Loving 221 27%

Newcastle 415 54%

Olney 1,442 44%

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Population: 14,335 • Number of Households: 4,501Median Household Income: $36,976 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 12.6% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 31% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 29% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ZAPATA COUNTY

33% 32% 32% 29%

31% 24% 28% 31%

36% 44% 40% 40%

4,341 4,357 4,424 4,501

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Zapata County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

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Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $931Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $378Taxes $179 $225

Monthly Total $1,546 $4,162ANNUAL TOTAL $18,552 $49,944Hourly Wage $9.28 $24.97

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

San Ygnacio 239 47%

Zapata 4,262 61%

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Population: 12,107 • Number of Households: 3,638Median Household Income: $26,639 (state average: $56,565)Unemployment Rate: 12.0% (state average: 5.6%)ALICE Households: 29% (state average: 28%) • Households in Poverty: 38% (state average: 14%)

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

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

ALICE IN ZAVALA COUNTY

41% 37% 35% 38%

30% 31% 32% 29%

29% 32% 33% 33%

3,558 3,557 3,556 3,638

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

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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.

Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission, 2016.

Household Survival Budget, Zavala County

SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,

1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs

Housing $442 $658Child Care $– $870Food $158 $525Transportation $322 $644Health Care $196 $726Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $134 $371Taxes $167 $207

Monthly Total $1,474 $4,076ANNUAL TOTAL $17,688 $48,912Hourly Wage $8.84 $24.46

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Town Total HH% ALICE & Poverty

Batesville 348 84%

Crystal City 2,702 65%

La Pryor 588 67%