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ALICE IN Geary County
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county. While conditions have improved for some households, many continue to struggle, especially as wages fail to keep pace with the rising cost of household essentials (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and a basic smartphone plan). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials.
| 2023 Point-in-Time-Data | |
| Population: 35,895 Number of Households: 13,787 | |
| Median Household Income: $57,344 (state average: $70,333) | |
| Labor Force Participation Rate: 72% (state average: 66%) | |
| ALICE Households: 29% (state average 26%) Households in Poverty: 16% (state average 12%) | |
Financial Hardship Has Changed Over Time in Geary County
As circumstances change, households may find themselves below or above the ALICE Threshold at different times. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
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