United Way’s ALICE Report
United Way coined the acronym ALICE which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The ALICE Report places a spotlight on a large population of hardworking residents who work yet have little or no savings, and are one emergency from falling into poverty. The Report, compiled by Rutgers University, is the most comprehensive depiction to date of financial need in each county across Florida, using the latest data from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Census. The Report unveils new measures, based on households’ income levels and expenses that quantify the size of who in Florida’s workforce is struggling financially, and why.
Key ALICE Report Findings (2022 Data)
- Volusia County: Population increased from 564,412 to 579,192
Households ALICE or below increased from 42% to 44%
ALICE Households increased from 28% to 33%
Poverty Households decreased from 13% to 11% - Flagler County: Population increased from 120,932 to 126,705
Households ALICE or below decreased from 43% to 41%
ALICE Households decreased from 34% to 32%
Poverty Households remained the same at 9%
The One Sheeter
The Report
To access the ALICE data and resources for Florida, go to UnitedForALICE.org/Florida
2022 ALICE in Focus: Disability
2022 ALICE in Focus: Children Video Webinar
2020 ALICE in Flagler County Specific Report
2020 ALICE in Volusia County Specific Report
Past Reports
HOW YOU CAN HELP ALICE
RAISE AWARENESS
The ALICE population is not new, but the ALICE Report documents for the first time – in some startling ways – their struggles. The ALICE Report is an important tool for us all to consider as we define ourselves, our businesses, and our economy. YOU can share the ALICE Report and to start talking about what this means for our community and our future. Use the hashtag #MeetALICE and share the report.
IMPROVE ACCESS
Opportunities exist to help ALICE become more stable yet many people do not access them because of insufficient or incorrect information. Share what you know about ALICE and United Way’s work in Education, Income and Financial Stability. Contact United Way’s 2-1-1 to find already existing programs and services. Help us seek out new solutions for lasting change.
ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE
Raising issues and solutions that are important to you, your business and community’s success is essential to promoting true collective impact. United Way needs you to give input, suggest solutions, and speak out on the issues you care about that affect ALICE.