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THE STATE OF ALICE IN

2025 Update on Financial Hardship

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Louisiana Association of United Ways

REGIONAL MAP OF LOUISIANA United Way ALICE Project Participants United Way of Northwest Louisiana www.unitedwaynwla.org 820 Jordan Street, Suite 370 Shreveport, LA 71101

United Way of Northeast Louisiana www.unitedwaynela.org 1201 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201

United Way of Central Louisiana www.uwcl.org 1101 4th Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, LA 71301

St. Landry - Evangeline United Way www.uwsle.org 5367 I-49 S. Service Road Opelousas, LA 70570

Capital Area United Way www.cauw.org 700 Laurel Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802

United Way of Southeast Louisiana www.unitedwaysela.org 2401 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119

United Way of Southwest Louisiana www.unitedwayswla.org 815 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70601

United Way of Acadiana

www.unitedwayofacadiana.org 215 E. Pinhook Road Lafayette, LA 70501

St. John United Way

www.stjohnunitedway.org 408 Belle Terre Boulevard LaPlace, LA 70068

United Way of St. Charles

www.uwaysc.org 13207 River Road Luling, LA 70070

INTRODUCING ALICE®

ALICE Measures

ALICE Households

The ALICE measures were developed by United For ALICE to answer the pressing need for a more accurate picture of financial hardship. The FPL is an outdated instrument that does not consider the wide variation in cost of living by location (except for a slightly higher state-level FPL for Alaska and Hawai‘i). As a result, official measures based on the FPL sharply underestimate the true extent of financial hardship in the U.S. And because the FPL is the basis for defining eligibility for many types of public assistance, ALICE households often do not qualify.

In 2023, based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), 19% of Louisiana households were defined as being in poverty. Yet this measure failed to account for an additional 30% of the state’s households that were also experiencing financial hardship. These households are ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — earning above the FPL, but not enough to afford basic expenses in the parish where they live. Between ALICE households and households living in poverty, an estimated 50%* of households in Louisiana were below the ALICE Threshold in 2023, the highest rate among all states and the District of Columbia. Households below the Threshold are forced to make impossible choices — like deciding whether to pay for utilities or a car repair, whether to buy food or fill a prescription.

Two pillars of the ALICE measures are household costs and income. The ALICE Household Survival Budget calculates the cost of household basics for each parish in Louisiana, relying on a wide range of publicly available sources as outlined on page 6. Change over time in the cost of these household basics is tracked in the ALICE Essentials Index.

Households below the ALICE Threshold are in every state and county/parish across the U.S. and represent all demographic groups. Workers below the ALICE Threshold often perform the jobs that keep our economy functioning smoothly — they are child care providers, food service workers, cashiers, personal care aides, delivery drivers, and more. Their stories capture the systemic and structural barriers to financial stability, and the struggles and resilience of families experiencing financial hardship.

Household costs are compared to income to determine if households are below the ALICE Threshold. For household income, ALICE measures rely on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) — both household tabulated data and individual data from the Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) records. To provide additional details on household assets, this Report also includes analysis of the Federal Reserve Board’s Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED) (2023).

The data included in this Report spans 2010 to 2023 (latest available). This data does not reflect policy or funding changes that have occurred since, yet it provides an important baseline and context to inform current conversations and decision making. *In Louisiana in 2023, out of 1,819,905 households, there were 351,248 (19.3%) in poverty plus 554,557 (30.5%) that were ALICE, totaling 905,805 (49.8%) below the ALICE Threshold, which is rounded to 50% in this Report.

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LETTERS TO THE COMMUNITY

Louisiana Association of United Ways Message from Sarah H. Berthelot, President and CEO

ALICE lives in every town and every parish in our state — working as child care providers, aides for the elderly, cashiers, mechanics, waiters, and so much more. Each and every day, we witness countless ALICE workers provide essential services that keep our economy moving, often times without adequate health care access and optimal child care supports. They are our friends, family, and people we rely on every day — through good times and hard times. Thank you for taking time to learn about ALICE in Louisiana. When ALICE can improve financial stability, we are all stronger and more prosperous. A very special thanks to the Entergy Corporation for their generous support and activism for ALICE. The Louisiana Association of United Ways is also grateful for the partnership of United Ways throughout our state and the countless governmental, nonprofit, and business partners who work to find ways to help ALICE. To access a digital copy of this publication, you can visit launitedway.org/ALICE. You can also access expanded ALICE data and resources for Louisiana at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana.

Entergy Corporation

Message from Patty Riddlebarger, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility Entergy is pleased to partner with United Ways throughout Louisiana to bring forth the ALICE Report for Louisiana. It is an honor to serve as the Louisiana statewide sponsor since the inception of this project in 2016.

Participating United Ways: Capital Area United Way George H. Bell President/CEO cauw.org St. John United Way Dolores Montz Executive Director stjohnunitedway.org St. Landry-Evangeline United Way Ginger LeCompte Executive Director uwsle.org United Way of Acadiana Heather Blanchard President/CEO unitedwayofacadiana.org United Way of Central Louisiana Michelle Purl President uwcl.org United Way of Northeast Louisiana Kim Lowery President unitedwaynela.org

At Entergy, our focus on ALICE is rooted in the economic reality of the communities we serve — we know ALICE well.

United Way of Northwest Louisiana LaToria Thomas President/CEO unitedwaynwla.org

That’s why we are proud to partner with United Ways to raise awareness about ALICE, and support efforts to help ALICE. We are especially proud of our colalborative work focused on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) which provides free tax preparation services for Louisiana ALICE workers so they can access much-needed tax credits to support their families.

United Way of Southeast Louisiana Michael Williamson President/CEO unitedwaysela.org

Entergy is deeply committed to equipping ALICE families with the tools to succeed while also inspiring action from businesses, policymakers, and communities to build stronger financial stability for hardworking families throughout Louisiana.

United Way of Southwest Louisiana Denise Durel President/CEO unitedwayswla.org United Way of St. Charles John Dias Executive Director uwaysc.org

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United For ALICE

Launched in 2009 with a study of financial hardship in one New Jersey county, the nonpartisan United For ALICE movement has grown to include 35 states and the District of Columbia. With a commitment to racial and economic justice, United For ALICE partners use the ALICE data to give voice to the challenges ALICE households face. Together, they inspire action, strategies, and policies to ensure that all households have enough income for necessities and can save for the future.

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In Louisiana, this research is brought to you by the Louisiana Association of United Ways and this work is also sponsored by Entergy. Learn more about how the ALICE data is being used to inform strategies and solutions across our partner states in the ALICE in Action Database.

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KEY FINDINGS Financial hardship: In 2023, of Louisiana’s 1,819,905 households, 19% (351,248) were below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and another 30% (554,557) were ALICE — households with income above the FPL, but not enough to afford the ALICE Household Survival Budget for their household composition and location. Combining these two groups, 50%* (905,805) of households in Louisiana were below the ALICE Threshold (Figure 1).

Stable households, stronger communities: If all households in Louisiana had enough income to meet their basic needs, not only would households’ hardship be eased, but there would be a positive economic impact on the wider community through increased consumer spending and contributions to the tax base.

Figure 1. Half of Louisiana Households Faced Financial Instability in 2023

The cost of basics: In Louisiana in 2023, the ALICE Household Survival Budget was $29,316 for a single adult and $81,432 for a family of four with two adults and two children in child care — much higher than the FPL ($14,580 for an individual and $30,000 for a family of four). Basic costs varied substantially by parish.

Poverty 19% Above ALICE Threshold 50%

ALICE demographics: There were households below the ALICE Threshold across all demographic groups in Louisiana. However, due to systemic racism, ageism, gender discrimination, and geographic barriers that limit many families’ access to resources and opportunities for financial stability, certain groups were more likely to experience hardship. These groups included Black households (66% below the Threshold) and Hispanic households (49%); households headed by people under age 25 (78%) or age 65 and older (57%); single-parent-headed households (82% single-female-headed, 57% single-maleheaded); and households in rural areas (58%).

ALICE 30%

905,805 Below ALICE Threshold 50%*

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2023 *In Louisiana in 2023, out of 1,819,905 households, there were 351,248 (19.3%) in poverty plus 554,557 (30.5%) that were ALICE, totaling 905,805 (49.8%) below the ALICE Threshold, which is rounded to 50% in this Report.

KEY TERMS

ALICE in the labor force: Of the 20 most common occupations in Louisiana in 2023, 16 paid less than $20 per hour. And of all workers in the top 20 occupations, 44% lived in households below the ALICE Threshold, with rates as high as 71% for cooks and 65% for personal care aides.

Trends in Louisiana: Between 2010 and 2023, the total number of households in Louisiana increased by 8%, the number of households in poverty increased by 19%, and the number of ALICE households increased by 17%. Behind these overall trends, there were important changes in the numbers of families with children and 65+ households. In addition, housing affordability continued to be a challenge, and basic costs continued to outpace wages in low-wage jobs.

ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households with income above the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) but less than the basic cost of living in their county ALICE Household Survival Budget: Reflects the minimum costs of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, adjusted for all U.S. counties and various household compositions ALICE Threshold: Derived from the Household Survival Budget, the minimum average income that a household needs to afford basic costs, calculated for all U.S. counties/ parishes Below ALICE Threshold: Includes households in poverty and ALICE households combined

Data Notes: The income data used in this Report rely on ACS estimates. The ACS is based on a representative sample of housing units and people; therefore, these estimates have a degree of uncertainty. Some data points are geographic averages, others are one- or five-year averages depending on population size (these are reported in the Data Sheet). Percentages are rounded to whole numbers, sometimes resulting in percentages totaling 99% or 101%. ALICE analysis includes households regardless of work status, as employment is fluid and most households have members who are working, have worked, are out on disability, or are looking for work. ALICE analysis includes families and roommates but does not include people who are unhoused or living in group quarters (such as college residence halls, skilled nursing facilities, and military barracks).

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BASIC COSTS: THE ALICE HOUSEHOLD SURVIVAL BUDGET To capture the reality of household costs across Louisiana, the ALICE Household Survival Budget is calculated for all parishes and various household compositions. This budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in today’s economy. (See the Budget Overview on page 6 and use the ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool for custom budgets by household composition and location.)

U.S., or within states; and it is adjusted by the Consumer Price Index, which underestimates inflation in essential costs (as demonstrated by the ALICE Essentials Index). In 2023, the FPL was $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. z

Figure 2 illustrates the mismatch between costs, wages, and official measures of financial hardship. It includes ALICE Household Survival Budget costs for a Louisiana family with two adults and two children in child care (totaling $81,432 annually) and the combined full-time wages of two common Louisiana occupations — a personal care aide and a stock worker/order filler (totaling $52,450 annually). Figure 2 also compares costs and income to three governmental measures of financial hardship: z

The Federal Poverty Level (FPL): The FPL is based on an outdated methodology for household costs; it does not account for cost-of-living differences across the continental

The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM): First published by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2011, the SPM is based on the costs of food, clothing, shelter, and utilities. In 2023, the SPM threshold for a renter household with two adults and two children in Louisiana was $31,820. Area Median Income (AMI): The AMI is the midpoint of income distribution within a geographic area (half of households earn more, half earn less). Percentages of AMI are used for federal housing assistance; very low-income households earn less than 50% of AMI, the typical threshold for Section 8 eligibility. AMI is based on income, not costs, so it does not capture whether households can afford basic expenses. In Louisiana in 2023, for a four-person household, 50% of AMI was $37,600 — more than the FPL and the SPM, but still well below the Household Survival Budget.

Figure 2. Basic Costs Exceeded Wages of Common Jobs and Official Measures of Hardship Annual Budget, Wages, and Official Measures of Financial Hardship, Family of Four, Louisiana, 2023 $90,000 $80,000

$81,432 Taxes

$70,000

Miscellaneous

$60,000

Health Care

$50,000

Transportation

$40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0

Food

Child Care

Technology

$52,450 Personal Care Aide

$37,600 $30,000

$31,820

Federal Poverty Level

Supplemental Poverty Measure

Stock Worker/ Order Filler

Housing

Household Survival Budget

Wages, Two Full-Time Workers

50% Area Median Income

Note: Personal care aides monitor the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living activities. Stock workers/order fillers receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards, and may operate power equipment to fill orders. Sources: ALICE Household Survival Budget, 2023; Bureau of Labor Statistics—Occupational Employment Statistics, 2023; U.S. Census Bureau, Supplemental Poverty Measure, 2023; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Area Median Limits, (State Income Limits), 2023

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ALICE Household Survival Budget, Louisiana

State Average Costs, 2023

Budget Item Description and Sources (See Methodology for more details)

Single Adult, Age 18–64

Single Adult, Age 65+

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing

110% of Fair Market Rent (FMR) for an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment (based on family size), including utilities, adjusted in metro areas using Small Area FMR Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Update: As of 2023, based on HUD’s new FMR policy, housing costs are calculated using 110% of FMR to more accurately reflect the rental market. Small Area FMR is used in metro areas, where rents are higher than 110% of FMR. In prior years, costs used standard FMR and were adjusted in metro areas using ACS housing costs. To avoid reporting artificial rent decreases, 2022 rents are used if higher than 2023 rents.

$755

$1,003

Child Care

Cost for registered Family Child Care Homes for infants (0–2 years), preschoolage children (3–4 years), and school-age children (5–12 years) Source: Louisiana Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood Care and Education

$1,421

USDA Thrifty Food Plan by age, with parish variation from Feeding America Sources: Feeding America; U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

$458

$422

$1,244

Transportation

Operating costs for a car (average daily miles by age, cost per mile, license, fees, and insurance), or public transportation where viable Sources: AAA, Federal Highway Administration, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) (car); Consumer Expenditure Survey (CEX) (public transportation) Update: The source for insurance premiums changed from the Zebra to NAIC in 2023; rates are similar and updated more frequently.

$456

$386

$983

Health Care

Health insurance premiums based on employer-sponsored plans plus out-ofpocket costs for households with $40,000–$69,999 annual income by age, weighted with the poor-health multiplier. For the ALICE 65+ Survival Budget, cost of Medicare Parts A and B, out-of-pocket costs, plus average out-of-pocket spending for the top five chronic diseases as reported by CMS. Sources: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); CEX (health); Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)

$186

$545

$850

Technology

Basic broadband internet at home and a smartphone plan with unlimited data for each adult in a household Sources: Consumer Reports; USTelecom

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

Cost overruns estimated at 10% of the budget, excluding taxes, to cover onetime unanticipated costs within the other categories

$194

$219

$562

Federal payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) and federal, state, and local income taxes owed on household income to cover the Survival Budget, as well as the federal Child Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Sources: Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; calculated for United For ALICE by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (FRBA) Note: 2022 tax data was revised by FRBA for this update.

$308

$371

$607

Food

Taxes

Monthly Total

$2,443

$2,784

$6,786

Annual Total

$29,316

$33,408

$81,432

Hourly Full-Time Earnings Needed to Support the Household Survival Budget*

$14.66

$16.70

$40.72

*Represents the earnings needed at 40 hours/week, 50 weeks/year to support the annual total, including taxes.

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FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY DEMOGRAPHIC GROUP There are households below the ALICE Threshold across Louisiana, and they reflect a wide range of demographics and household types (Figure 3). However, some groups had a higher rate of financial hardship in 2023, a result of factors including systemic racism, ageism, gender discrimination, and geographic barriers that limit many families’ access to resources and opportunities for financial stability:

Age: In 2023, the youngest and oldest households had the highest rates of financial hardship: 78% of households headed by someone under age 25 and 57% of households headed by someone age 65 and over lived below the ALICE Threshold in Louisiana. By comparison, rates were lower for those in their prime working years, with 45% each of households headed by people age 25–44 and households headed by those age 45–64 living below the Threshold.

Race/ethnicity: Rates of financial hardship differed substantially by race/ethnicity in Louisiana. In 2023, the largest number of households below the ALICE Threshold were White (447,894), making up 42% of all White households. Black households were the next largest group below the Threshold (354,843), yet they made up 66% of all Black households. There were also 49,851 Hispanic households below the Threshold, making up 49% of all Hispanic households. Other, smaller groups also had high rates of hardship: 58% of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander households, 48% of American Indian/Alaska Native households, and 49% of households headed by someone of Two or More Races were below the Threshold. Asian households had the same rate as White households — the lowest in the state (42%). Household type: In 2023, 50% of single or cohabiting households without children headed by someone under age 65 — the most common household type — were below the ALICE Threshold in Louisiana. Among all families with children, 42% were below the Threshold. And longstanding disparities in financial hardship by household type remained: 82% of single-female-headed families and 57% of single-male-headed families were below the Threshold, compared to 20% of married-parent families. Location: In 2023, the rate of financial hardship was higher in rural areas of Louisiana, where more than half of all households were below the ALICE Threshold (58%), compared to 48% in urban areas. By parish, the percentage of households below the Threshold was highest in East Carroll Parish at 75% and lowest in Cameron Parish at 33%. Hardship varied even within parishes: For example, in East Baton Rouge Parish, the percentage of households below the Threshold ranged from 30% in ZIP code 70817 (Shenandoah/Old Jefferson) to 83% in ZIP code 70805 (downtown Baton Rouge/Mid City North).

INTERACTIVE ALICE DATA

ALICE data is available online by race/ethnicity, age of householder, household type, parish, parish subdivision, census designated place, ZIP code, and legislative district. See all available geographies and more on the ALICE Mapping Tool.

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Figure 3. Financial Hardship Varied Substantially by Demographic Group Key Demographic Groups, Louisiana, 2023

Total ALL HOUSEHOLDS

Below ALICE Threshold

Poverty

ALICE

19%

30%

Above ALICE Threshold 50%

1,819,905

905,805

Under 25 Years

76,704

59,969

25 to 44 Years

599,601

270,849

21%

24%

55%

45 to 64 Years

636,378

285,406

17%

28%

55%

65 Years and Over

507,222

289,581

17%

American Indian/ Alaska Native

9,178

4,372

13%

Asian

27,734

11,560

11%

Black

537,807

354,843

Hispanic

101,159

49,851

11%

Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander

1,125

653

12%

Two or More Races

87,546

42,594

12%

1,072,300

447,894

10%

Married With Children

283,862

56,551

Single-Female-Headed With Children

143,204

117,921

Single-Male-Headed With Children

43,802

24,945

Single or Cohabiting, Under 65, no Children

841,815

416,807

Rural

276,886

159,932

Urban

1,543,019

745,873

AGE

43%

22%

35%

40%

43%

RACE/ETHNICITY

White

35%

52%

31%

58%

22%

44%

34%

38%

51% 42%

46% 36%

51%

32%

58%

HOUSEHOLD TYPE

12%

80% 57%

25% 18%

26% 32%

32%

18% 43%

50%

RURAL/URBAN

25% 18%

33% 30%

42% 52%

Note: The groups shown in this figure are based on head of household and overlap across categories. Within the race/ethnicity category, all racial categories except Two or More Races are for one race alone. Race and ethnicity are overlapping categories; in this Report, the American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian (includes other Pacific Islanders), and Two or More Races groups may include Hispanic households. The White group includes only White, non-Hispanic households. The Hispanic group may include households of any race. Because household poverty data is not available for the American Community Survey’s race/ethnicity categories, annual income below $15,000 is used as a proxy. Parishes are defined as rural or urban based on the USDA’s designation of metropolitan or non-metropolitan at the census tract level. Parishes with 50% or more of the population in metropolitan tracts are designated as urban; those with 50% or more of the population in non-metropolitan tracts are designated as rural. *In Louisiana in 2023, out of 1,819,905 households, there were 351,248 (19.3%) in poverty plus 554,557 (30.5%) that were ALICE, totaling 905,805 (49.8%) below the ALICE Threshold, which is rounded to 50% in this Report. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2023

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ALICE IN THE LABOR FORCE Workers below the ALICE Threshold increasingly bear the brunt of economic change and uncertainty as the workforce shifts to incorporate new technology and automation and as employers increase reliance on non-standard work arrangements — like hourly paid work, part-time employment, and gig work. These arrangements make it easier to reduce work hours or cut employment altogether when the economy ebbs (which happened to a large degree during the COVID-19 pandemic) and expand them when demand increases (which happens seasonally for a range of industries such as hospitality, recreation, and retail sales).

In 2023, of the 20 most common occupations in Louisiana as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 16 still paid less than $20 per hour. And of the workers in these 20 occupations, 44% were living in households below the ALICE Threshold. Occupations with the largest share of workers in households below the Threshold included cooks (71%), personal care aides (65%), fast food/counter workers (63%), and food preparation workers (63%) (Figure 4).

Figure 4. A Large Share of Workers in the 20 Most Common Occupations Were Below the ALICE Threshold Labor Characteristics, Most Common Occupations, Louisiana, 2023

Total Employment (BLS)

Percent of Workers Below ALICE Threshold (ACS PUMS)

Median Hourly Wage (BLS)

Cashiers

53,020

58%

$12.89

Retail Salespersons

48,150

39%

$13.59

Laborers and Movers, Hand

45,040

39%

$15.38

General and Operations Managers

43,130

18%

$48.80

Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers

42,680

31%

$20.36

Janitors and Building Cleaners

41,260

54%

$12.28

Personal Care Aides

39,120

65%

$10.00

Fast Food and Counter Workers

38,580

63%

$10.74

Registered Nurses

36,840

11%

$36.85

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

32,880

27%

$17.80

Office Clerks

32,220

37%

$14.08

Waiters and Waitresses

31,300

59%

$10.69

Cooks

29,910

71%

$12.57

Food Preparation Workers

29,250

63%

$10.76

Elementary and Middle School Teachers

29,180

15%

$25.54

Stockers and Order Fillers

27,780

57%

$15.22

Customer Service Representatives

27,330

44%

$16.99

Other Healthcare Support Workers

25,200

63%

$16.08

Construction Laborers

24,760

47%

$18.89

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

22,380

26%

$18.79

Most Common Occupations

Note: BLS = Bureau of Labor Statistics; ACS PUMS = American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample. This figure includes all workers with income from these occupations (full-time, part-time, and freelance). ALICE Threshold status is determined by comparing workers’ total household income to the ALICE Household Survival Budget for their household composition and location. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; Bureau of Labor Statistics—Occupational Employment Statistics, 2023; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, PUMS, 2023

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The Labor Landscape

Full- and part-time work: Though the majority of adults in Louisiana were working in 2023 and most households had at least one worker, only 21% of the population age 16 and over had the security of a full-time job with a salary. Of those in the labor force (blue bars in Figure 5), nearly two-thirds (65%) were paid hourly and/or worked part time. Workers who are paid by the hour are more likely to have fluctuations in income due to schedule changes and variable hours, and they are less likely to receive benefits, such as health insurance, paid time off, family leave, or retirement plans.

unemployment rate for workers below the ALICE Threshold in different parts of the state is often notably higher than the official rate. To see more data on workers below the ALICE Threshold in your community, visit UnitedForALICE.org/ ALICE-EVD. Out of the labor force: Another 41% of Louisianians age 16 and over were out of the labor force in 2023 (gold bars in Figure 5), including those who were retired (16%) and those who were out of the labor force for other reasons, such as disability, health issues, caregiving responsibilities, or student status (25%).

Unemployment: In 2023, 4% of Louisianians age 16 and over were unemployed — not currently working but looking for work in the prior four weeks (light blue bar in Figure 5). The

For more data on the labor landscape and occupations in your state, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Labor-Force/Louisiana.

Figure 5. Less Than One-Fourth of People Worked Salaried, Full-Time Jobs Labor Status, Population Age 16+, Louisiana, 2023

Population Age 16+: 3,635,217 % 3 Part-Time Salary

21%

Full-Time Salary

500,000

21%

Full-Time Hourly

1,000,000

% 4 Unemployed

12%

25%

Part-Time Hourly

1,500,000

Not in Labor Force - Other

2,000,000

2,500,000

16%

Not in Labor Force - Retired

3,000,000

3,500,000

4,000,000

Note: Data for full- and part-time jobs is only available at the national level; these national rates (approximately 50% of full-time workers and 82% of part-time workers paid hourly) have been applied to the total state workforce to calculate the breakdown shown in this figure. Full-time represents a minimum of 35 hours per week at one or more jobs for 48 weeks per year. Sources: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 2023; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2023

SPOTLIGHT ON SAVINGS AND ASSETS

When households are not earning enough to cover basic costs, their ability to save for emergencies, retirement, or other future needs is greatly hindered. According to the Federal Reserve Board’s Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), in 2023, respondents below the ALICE Threshold in the West South Central Census Division (which includes Louisiana) were far less likely than those above the Threshold to have savings that could cover three months of expenses in the event of an emergency (26% vs. 64%), or to have retirement assets (33% vs. 82%). Additionally, non-retirees below the Threshold were less likely to say that their retirement savings plan was on track (7%, vs. 32% above the Threshold).

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TRENDS IN LOUISIANA Over the last decade, the number of ALICE households in Louisiana has been on the rise as wages have failed to keep up with the cost of household basics. When prices increase faster than wages, purchasing power decreases. This is especially challenging for ALICE households that are already struggling to make ends meet.

increased by 17%. During this period, households below the ALICE Threshold in Louisiana consistently made up between 46% and 51% of all state households (Figure 6). Most recently, from 2022 to 2023, the number of ALICE households decreased slightly (contrary to the general trend for this group) and the number of households in poverty increased slightly. It will be important to track if these trends continue or shift direction in the coming years.

Between 2010 and 2023, the total number of households in Louisiana increased by 8%, the number of households in poverty increased by 19%, and the number of ALICE households

Figure 6. The Number of ALICE Households Decreased Slightly With Most Recent Update, Yet has Trended Upward Over Time Number of Households by Income, Louisiana, 2010–2023 700,000

ALICE 554,557

600,000

Households

500,000

Poverty 351,248

400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0

Percent Below ALICE Threshold

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018 2019

2021 2022 2023

46%

48%

49%

51%

51% 51%

51% 50% 50%

Note: The gray dashed trend lines in this figure highlight the general direction of the point-in-time data for the years shown. These lines indicate whether the numbers of ALICE and poverty-level households have been generally increasing, decreasing, or remaining flat. The ALICE trend line is statistically significant at p=0.001 and the Poverty trend line is statistically significant at p<0.01. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2010–2023

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Families with children: Following the national trend, the number of households with children under age 18 in Louisiana declined from 2010 to 2023, falling 5%. During the same period, the number of these households below the ALICE Threshold remained largely unchanged overall. However, by family type, the trends varied: The number of married-parent families decreased, while the number of these households below the Threshold increased; the number of single-female-headed families decreased, as did the number of these households below the Threshold; and for single-male-headed families, both the total number and the number below the Threshold increased.

2010, retail sales workers — selling goods ranging from clothes to appliances to cars — earned a median wage of $9.35 per hour ($19,460 annually for full-time work) in Louisiana. This worker’s household fell $10,949 short of the annual Household Survival Budget for a family with one adult and one school-age child ($30,409). By 2023, the median wage for this occupation increased by 45%, to $13.59 per hour ($28,260 annually, full-time). Yet the annual Household Survival Budget for one adult and one school-age child also grew (to $44,172), leaving these essential workers $15,912 short of covering basic costs — even further behind than they were in 2010. Housing: Housing costs continued to challenge households below the ALICE Threshold. In 2023, 25% of all renter households below the Threshold in Louisiana paid 30% to 49% of their income on housing. An additional 40% paid half of their income or more. Combined, 65% of all renter households below the Threshold in Louisiana were rent burdened (paying 30% or more of their income on rent and utilities), similar to the rate in 2021. For homeowners below the Threshold, 44% were housing burdened (paying 30% or more of their income on homeowner costs, including mortgage payments, utilities, and homeowner’s insurance), up from 41% in 2021.

Older Americans: With the aging of the Baby Boomer generation, households headed by people age 65 and over were the fastest-growing age group in Louisiana (up 43% between 2010 and 2023). They were also the age group with the most substantial increase in the number of households below the ALICE Threshold (reaching 57% of all 65+ households in 2023). Wages: Across the country, wages increased from 2018 to 2023, growing fastest in 2022. In 2023, wage growth slowed yet remained above pre-pandemic levels. But while wage increases help households cover costs, they have generally not been enough to make up for years of falling behind. For example, in

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STABLE HOUSEHOLDS, STRONGER COMMUNITIES Households below the ALICE Threshold play a vital role in their communities — as neighbors, family members, and civic participants. They also contribute to their local economies — as workers, consumers, and taxpayers. Yet these households, nearly 906,000 in Louisiana, did not earn enough to cover basic costs in 2023.

Zandi estimates economic multipliers for tax revenue spent on aid to state and local governments (1.27) and transportation infrastructure (1.23), meaning that every dollar households below the Threshold pay in additional taxes would fuel even more in state and local investments.

This is not a new problem. The share of households below the ALICE Threshold in Louisiana has varied only slightly for more than a decade, persisting through shifting economic conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic, and across political administrations.

Bringing Households to the ALICE Threshold

This is not a small problem. In Louisiana, 50% of all households were below the ALICE Threshold in 2023. These households face day-to-day challenges of trying to make ends meet, while also being more vulnerable to the impacts of crises, both widespread (i.e., natural disasters, public health emergencies) and personal (from unexpected car repairs to major health issues). And while isolated interventions can help ameliorate some of these challenges, the core issue remains: There is a wide gap between households’ income and what they need to make ends meet. But what if all households had enough income to cover their basic needs? In Louisiana, bringing all households to the ALICE Threshold would have taken $21 billion in 2023. Working to meet this gap through coordinated effort and investment from multiple sectors, including government, nonprofit, business, and philanthropy, would change the trajectory for Louisianians who are struggling financially — and it would also benefit the state economy.

Income for Basics

HARDSHIP EASED Spending boosts business and industry

Taxes enhance infrastructure/ services

BOOST TO STATE ECONOMY

Greater financial resiliance

CASCADING BENEFITS

Less need for crisis spending

Positive impact on households and communites*

* See Figure 7 for additional details/sources related to the benefits of meeting basic needs.

Beyond these economic contributions, there are cascading benefits of meeting basic needs in Louisiana (Figure 7). If all households are on a more solid financial footing, communities can look beyond crisis spending and poverty alleviation toward broader community well-being. For example, funding that went toward emergency housing or food assistance could be redirected to create more affordable housing and locally grown food systems for the long term. Funding could also be used to enhance opportunities for civic engagement, arts, and recreation. Together, these investments can improve physical and mental health and overall quality of life — not just for ALICE families, but for entire communities and the state as a whole.

This matters for all of us. Households below the ALICE Threshold are more likely to spend than to save additional income, so this income would largely go back into the economy as households spend to cover costs and pay additional taxes. Increased spending in the local economy has a multiplier effect. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, estimates economic multipliers for additional household income spending on food (1.57), utilities (1.27), and other necessities (1.42). For instance, every dollar spent on food spurs an additional 57 cents in business growth in the retail, agriculture, trucking, and rail freight industries. There are also economic multipliers for the additional income taxes that households below the ALICE Threshold would pay.

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Figure 7. Cascading Benefits of Meeting Basic Needs If households have sufficient income for…

Benefits for ALICE Households

Benefits for the Wider Community

Safe, Affordable Housing

Improved physical and mental health through safer environments and reduced stress; improved educational performance and outcomes for children; greater stability for household members; a means to build wealth and racial equity for homeowners

Expanded and updated housing stock, reduced systemic housing inequities; lower health care costs; reduced homelessness; increased opportunities for jobs and more money spent in local communities

Quality Child Care and Education

Increased labor force participation, lifetime earnings and retirement security for women; health benefits for children, school readiness, improved educational attainment and graduation rates; improved performance in higher education; higher lifetime earnings

Reduced racial/ethnic inequalities in learning and development; positive health, education, and economic outcomes for children and families; stronger community economies; more homebuyers and higher property values through availability of quality child care

Adequate Food

Decreased food insecurity; improved health (especially for children and adults age 65 and over); decreased likelihood of developmental delays and behavioral problems in school

Lower health care costs; improved school and workplace productivity; less spending on emergency food services; greater equity by gender, race/ethnicity and immigration status

Reliable Transportation

Decreased transportation insecurity; improved access to work/job opportunities, school and child care, health care and social services, food/ retail markets, and support systems (friends, family, faith communities)

Improved air quality and reduced gasoline consumption/carbon emissions; increased economic opportunity through returns on investment; a more diverse labor market; decreased income disparities; more integrated neighborhoods

Quality Health Care

Better mental and physical health (including increased life expectancy); improved access to preventive care; fewer missed days of work and school; decreased need for emergency services; lower share of income spent on health

Decreased health care spending and strain on emergency services; reduced racial/ethnic disparities in insurance coverage and access to care; fewer communicable diseases; improved workplace productivity; decreased wealth-health gap; better outcomes during health crises

Reliable Technology

Improved access to job opportunities; expanded access to health information and telemedicine services; increased job and academic performance

Closing the “digital divide” in access to technology by income; increased economic development; increased connectivity and social inclusion that helps reduce social, economic, and political disparities

Savings

Ability to withstand emergencies without impacting long-term financial stability; greater asset accumulation over time (e.g., interest on savings; ability to invest in education, property, or finance a secure retirement)

Less spending on public services to cover basic needs like health care, food, and housing — especially for unexpected or emergency expenses

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We All Have a Role to Play

Our vision is a country where ALICE families not only have sufficient income to afford the basics but can also save and invest in their future. This is a vision not only for ALICE, but for the nation as a whole. The information presented in this Report can help stakeholders prioritize economic prosperity for all. We all have a role to play: Community members: z

Raise awareness of ALICE through ALICE news and videos or share your experiences Connect with your local United Way for advocacy, support, and volunteer opportunities Advocate for the continuation of current government datasets (e.g., American Community Survey, Fair Market Rents). Consistent data over time is crucial for informed decision-making, effective policy implementation, and accountability.

Policymakers and nonprofits: z

Explore ALICE by district using the Legislative District Tool Map ALICE by location to pinpoint need and identify gaps in community resources Use interactive tools from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (which use ALICE budgets), including the Policy Rules Database and the Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster See examples of policies, practices, and programs United For ALICE partners have implemented using ALICE data

Employers: z

Implement strategies that support the well-being and retention of ALICE workers while also boosting engagement, productivity, and the bottom line Advocate for community resources that support your employees — from affordable housing to quality child care

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State ALICE data over time and by location

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ABOUT UNITED FOR ALICE AND OUR PARTNERS The State of ALICE in Louisiana: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship is brought to you by the Louisiana Association of United Ways in partnership with United For ALICE, a driver of innovative research and action to promote financial stability for ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. With a commitment to racial and economic justice, United For ALICE and United Ways across Louisiana share this work with foundations, government, corporations, and other nonprofits to inform policy and promote positive change for ALICE households.

Director and Lead Researcher: Stephanie Hoopes, Ph.D. ALICE Research Team: Andrew Abrahamson; Ashley Anglin, Ph.D.; Catherine Connelly, D.M.H., M.A.; Jessica Fernandez; Dana Isaac; Victoria Mutuku, M.A. United For ALICE partners with the Louisiana Association of United Ways to bring this research to the state, and this work is sponsored by Entergy. Louisiana Association of United Ways

The grassroots ALICE movement, developed by United Way of Northern New Jersey, has spread to 35 states and the District of Columbia. Learn more about the ALICE movement here.

To learn more about how you can get involved in advocating and creating change for ALICE in Louisiana, contact: Sarah Berthelot, Louisiana Association of United Ways, at Sarah@launitedway.org.

To create the ALICE Reports, our team of researchers works with Research Advisory Committees composed of experts from our partner states. This work is guided by our rigorous methodology, which is updated biennially with experts from across our Research Advisory Committees. Louisiana Research Advisory Committee: z

Stephen R. Barnes, Ph.D., Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Tristi Charpentier, M.M.C., Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation

Dave N. Norris, Jr., Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University

Marshall Pierite, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

Patty Riddlebarger, MBA, Entergy Corporation

Jerome Cox, Ph.D., Milestones Counseling Services, LLC

Randall E. Roach, J.D., former Mayor of Lake Charles

Steven J. Dick, Ph.D., Modern Metrics Barn

Bill Rodier, M.I.B., St. Landry Parish Economic Development

Barry Erwin, Council for a Better Louisiana

Holly K. Howat, Ph.D., Beacon Community Connections

Sandra McQuain, The McQuain Group, LLC

Adrienne C. Slack, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Libbie Sonnier, Ph.D., Louisiana Policy Institute for Children

James E. Mitchell, Ph.D., Office of Technology Services, Louisiana Division of Administration

Jan Moller, Invest in Louisiana

Bently Senegal, C.P.A., C.G.M.A., Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Monty Sullivan, Ed.D., Louisiana Community and Technical College System

Susan East Nelson, J.D., Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families Suggested Citation: United For ALICE. (2025). “The State of ALICE in Louisiana: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship.” https://www.UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

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ALICE IN ACADIA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 57,218 • Number of Households: 21,529 Median Household Income: $45,266 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 55.3% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 32% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 12,403 households (58%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Acadia Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Acadia Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Acadia Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

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ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Acadia Parish, 2010–2023 220011

8,000

ALICE, 6,985

7,000 6,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

5,000

Poverty, 5,418

4,000 3,000 2,000

1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

21,911

21,529

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Acadia Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$588

$874

–

$1,421

Food

$450

$1,221

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$177

$546

Taxes

$265

$569

Monthly Total

$2,208

$6,580

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,496

$78,960

Hourly Wage*

$13.25

$39.48

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

The largest demographic groups in the county also tend to have the largest number of households below the ALICE Threshold. However, when looking at the percentage of each group that is below the Threshold, some groups face higher rates of hardship. Explore more demographic data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana and visit UnitedForALICE.org/Mapping-Tool to see ALICE data for all available geographies.

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Acadia Parish, 2023 220012 100%

106

74%

Church Point town

1,480

62%

Crowley city

5,148

78%

Egan CDP

393

10%

Estherwood village

223

58%

Iota town

493

57%

Mermentau village

316

35%

Morse village

351

52%

Rayne city

2,700

63%

8,000

55%

7,000

6,202

5,839

50%

6,000 5,000

49%

35%

4,000

14%

30%

3,000

20%

Branch CDP

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

40%

60%

10%

% ALICE & Poverty

9,000 32%

70%

40%

Total Households

Town

10,000

9,488

90% 80%

Acadia Parish, 2023

2,000

31%

25%

1,000

19%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Acadia Parish, 2023 220014 100%

16,751

24%

Percent of Total Households

16,000

31%

80%

48%

70%

12,000

60%

10,000

48%

50%

8,000

54%

40%

38%

30%

3,410

20%

15%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

6,000 4,000

28%

10% 0%

14,000 Total Households

90%

18,000

610

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

14%

White

2,000 0

Total Households

Note: Asian, Black, and White racial categories are for one race alone. Race and Hispanic ethnicity are overlapping categories. The Asian and Black groups may include Hispanic households; the White group includes only White, non-Hispanic households. The Hispanic ethnic group may include households of any race. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

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Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 1- or 5-year averages for U.S. Census Bureau Places, which include Incorporated Places and Census Designated Places (CDPs). Counties and Places with populations over 65,000 are 1-year averages; otherwise, they are 5-year averages. Geographies with fewer than 100 households are not included. Therefore, totals will not match the county-level numbers.

ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ALLEN PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 22,552 • Number of Households: 7,659 Median Household Income: $51,138 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 47.4% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 36% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 4,468 households (58%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Allen Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Allen Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Allen Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

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ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Allen Parish, 2010–2023 220031

4,000 3,500 3,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

ALICE, 2,752

2,500 2,000 1,500

Poverty, 1,716

1,000

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

8,216

7,659

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Allen Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$624

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$447

$1,213

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$180

$540

Taxes

$273

$551

Monthly Total

$2,252

$6,488

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,024

$77,856

Hourly Wage*

$13.51

$38.93

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ALLEN PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Allen Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Elizabeth village

176

62%

Kinder town

961

61%

Oakdale city

1,899

64%

Oberlin town

613

64%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Allen Parish, 2023 220032 100%

3,500 3,155

Percent of Total Households

80%

3,000

32% 43%

48%

70%

2,434

2,500 2,070

60%

2,000

50% 40%

35%

49%

26%

1,500

30%

Total Households

90%

1,000

20% 10%

26%

22%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

500

19%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Allen Parish, 2023 220034

90%

5,546

10% 24%

5,000

80% Percent of Total Households

6,000

47%

51%

70%

4,000

60% 50%

40%

44%

3,000

90%

2,000

1,278

20%

1,000

32%

10% 0%

39%

34%

30%

Total Households

100%

15%

105

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

194

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

14%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALLEN PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ASCENSION PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 131,632 • Number of Households: 48,526 Median Household Income: $90,190 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 68.6% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 25% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 18,518 households (38%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Ascension Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Ascension Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Ascension Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

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ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Ascension Parish, 2010–2023 220051

16,000 14,000 12,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

ALICE, 12,133

10,000 8,000 6,000

Poverty, 6,385

4,000

2,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

36,927

48,526

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Ascension Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$1,097

$1,353

–

$1,421

Food

$473

$1,285

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$230

$601

Taxes

$398

$707

Monthly Total

$2,926

$7,316

ANNUAL TOTAL

$35,112

$87,792

Hourly Wage*

$17.56

$43.90

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ASCENSION PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Ascension Parish, 2023

Ascension Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Darrow CDP

112

100%

Donaldsonville city

2,506

71%

Gonzales city

5,565

47%

Prairieville CDP

12,169

25%

Sorrento town

707

36%

Town

220052 100%

25,000

90%

21,605

70%

20,000 58% 72%

60%

54%

16,310

15,000

50%

10,611

40% 30%

10,000 26%

38% 15%

20% 10%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

16%

5,000

13%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Ascension Parish, 2023 220054 100%

35,000 30,983

90%

30,000 50%

70%

60%

53%

25,000 68% 20,000

86%

50% 15,000

40% 37%

30%

10,484

10% 0%

10,000

44%

20%

24% 3,111

7% 429

13%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

White

5,000 0

Total Households

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ASCENSION PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ASSUMPTION PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 20,720 • Number of Households: 8,420 Median Household Income: $52,546 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 55.8% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 4,414 households (52%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Assumption Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Assumption Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Assumption Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Assumption Parish, 2010–2023 220071

3,500

ALICE, 2,955

3,000 2,500 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,000 1,500 Poverty, 1,459

1,000

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

8,454

8,420

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Assumption Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$792

$924

–

$1,421

Food

$476

$1,293

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$200

$559

Taxes

$321

$599

Monthly Total

$2,517

$6,745

ANNUAL TOTAL

$30,204

$80,940

Hourly Wage*

$15.10

$40.47

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ASSUMPTION PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Assumption Parish, 2023

Assumption Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Bayou L’Ourse CDP

696

58%

Belle Rose CDP

584

39%

Labadieville CDP

674

55%

Napoleonville village

164

77%

Paincourtville CDP

499

36%

Pierre Part CDP

965

44%

Supreme CDP

310

79%

Town

220072 100%

4,000

3,786

90%

3,500

31% 48%

3,000

70%

2,627

67%

2,500

60%

2,007

50% 40%

2,000 55%

31%

1,500

30%

10%

1,000

18%

20% 21%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

500

15%

14%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Assumption Parish, 2023 220074 100%

5,566 26%

5,000

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

56%

61%

4,000

60% 41%

50%

3,000 2,257

40%

2,000

30%

37%

20%

39%

33%

1,000 386

10% 0%

Total Households

90%

6,000

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ASSUMPTION PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN AVOYELLES PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 39,176 • Number of Households: 14,540 Median Household Income: $39,439 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 49.5% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 36% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 27% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 9,152 households (63%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Avoyelles Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Avoyelles Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Avoyelles Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Avoyelles Parish, 2010–2023 220091

6,000

ALICE, 5,270

5,000

4,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

Poverty, 3,882

3,000

2,000

1,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

15,712

14,540

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Avoyelles Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$641

$850

–

$1,421

Food

$441

$1,197

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$181

$542

Taxes

$275

$556

Monthly Total

$2,266

$6,515

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,192

$78,180

Hourly Wage*

$13.60

$39.09

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

AVOYELLES PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Avoyelles Parish, 2023 220092 100%

8,000

Percent of Total Households

80%

6,828 37%

7,000

34%

41%

5,000

60% 15%

40%

4,153 4,000

3,559

43%

3,000

30%

10%

Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

149

63%

Bunkie city

1,493

87%

Center Point CDP

165

74%

Cottonport town

621

77%

Evergreen town

118

69%

Fifth Ward CDP

445

62%

Hessmer village

403

50%

Mansura town

494

83%

Marksville city

1,912

66%

Moreauville village

320

73%

Plaucheville village

111

54%

Simmesport town

576

74%

1,000

23%

20%

Single or Cohabiting

Bordelonville CDP

2,000

44%

20%

% ALICE & Poverty

6,000

70%

50%

Total Households

Town

Total Households

90%

Avoyelles Parish, 2023

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Avoyelles Parish, 2023 220094 100%

12,000

90%

70%

20% 9,624 50%

44%

50%

8,000

60%

50%

6,000

40% 30%

20%

3,316

41%

35%

4,000

50% 2,000

30%

10% 0%

10,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

15%

129

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

627

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

15%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

AVOYELLES PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN BEAUREGARD PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 36,646 • Number of Households: 13,691 Median Household Income: $64,995 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 56.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 6,037 households (44%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Beauregard Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Beauregard Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Beauregard Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Beauregard Parish, 2010–2023 220111

4,500

ALICE, 4,024

4,000 3,500

3,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,500 2,000 Poverty, 2,013

1,500 1,000 500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

12,877

13,691

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Beauregard Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$745

$860

–

$1,421

Food

$450

$1,221

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$192

$545

Taxes

$302

$565

Monthly Total

$2,417

$6,561

ANNUAL TOTAL

$29,004

$78,732

Hourly Wage*

$14.50

$39.37

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

BEAUREGARD PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Beauregard Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

DeRidder city

4,085

48%

Longville CDP

216

79%

Merryville town

402

71%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Beauregard Parish, 2023 220112 100%

7,000 5,994

6,000

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

47%

57%

5,000

62%

60%

3,891

3,806

4,000

50% 3,000

40% 30%

42%

16%

30%

Total Households

90%

2,000

20% 10%

1,000

22%

13%

11%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Beauregard Parish, 2023 220114 100%

11,021

12,000

90%

10,000

43% 56%

70%

74%

60% 50%

6,000

40%

42%

4,000

30%

37%

20%

1,553

10% 0%

8,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Poverty

453

14%

Asian

Black ALICE

2,000

24% 2%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

BEAUREGARD PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN BIENVILLE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 12,769 • Number of Households: 5,425 Median Household Income: $34,992 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 45.9% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 38% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 28% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,543 households (65%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Bienville Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Bienville Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Bienville Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Bienville Parish, 2010–2023 220131

2,500

ALICE, 2,037 2,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,500 Poverty, 1,506 1,000

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

5,689

5,425

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Bienville Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$624

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$468

$1,269

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$182

$545

Taxes

$278

$565

Monthly Total

$2,280

$6,563

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,360

$78,756

Hourly Wage*

$13.68

$39.38

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

BIENVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Bienville Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Arcadia town

1,316

71%

Castor village

161

83%

Gibsland town

350

75%

Ringgold town

476

80%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Bienville Parish, 2023 220132 100%

3,000

Percent of Total Households

80%

2,571

32%

34%

37%

2,500

70% 1,792

60% 50% 40%

1,500 41%

49%

1,062

30%

1,000

57%

20% 10%

2,000

Total Households

90%

500 22%

19%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Bienville Parish, 2023 220134 100%

3,500

90%

21%

2,890 2,367

70%

2,500

60%

2,000

49%

50%

1,500

40% 44%

30%

20%

30%

10% 0%

3,000

45%

Poverty

Black ALICE

1,000 500

Asian

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

12%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

BIENVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN BOSSIER PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 129,795 • Number of Households: 54,151 Median Household Income: $71,365 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 63.9% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 25% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 21,526 households (40%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Bossier Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Bossier Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Bossier Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Bossier Parish, 2010–2023 220151

20,000

18,000 ALICE, 13,676

16,000 14,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

12,000 10,000 8,000

Poverty, 7,850

6,000

4,000 2,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

45,087

54,151

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Bossier Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$859

$1,219

–

$1,421

Food

$468

$1,269

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$206

$586

Taxes

$336

$669

Monthly Total

$2,597

$7,113

ANNUAL TOTAL

$31,164

$85,356

Hourly Wage*

$15.58

$42.68

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Bossier Parish, 2023

Bossier Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Benton town

946

46%

Bossier City city

24,949

51%

Eastwood CDP

1,552

38%

Haughton town

1,529

56%

Plain Dealing town

403

79%

Red Chute CDP

2,693

33%

Town

220152 100%

30,000 26,994

90%

25,000

70%

51% 62%

65%

20,000

60% 14,617

50%

12,540

15,000

40% 30%

10,000

39%

16%

24%

20% 10%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

5,000 19%

14%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

10%

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Bossier Parish, 2023 220154 100%

40,000

90%

33,757 39%

70%

52%

30,000

58%

65%

60% 50% 45%

15,000 10,869

42%

32%

24%

20% 10% 0%

25,000 20,000

40% 30%

35,000

1,116

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

10%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

10,000 5,000

2,843

16%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN CADDO PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 226,386 • Number of Households: 98,864 Median Household Income: $50,375 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 56.6% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 31% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 52,069 households (53%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Caddo Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Caddo Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Caddo Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Caddo Parish, 2010–2023 220171

40,000

ALICE, 30,281

35,000 30,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

25,000 20,000

Poverty, 21,788

15,000 10,000

5,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

98,886

98,864

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Caddo Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$779

$1,110

–

$1,421

Food

$459

$1,245

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$197

$572

Taxes

$313

$635

Monthly Total

$2,476

$6,932

ANNUAL TOTAL

$29,712

$83,184

Hourly Wage*

$14.86

$41.59

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Caddo Parish, 2023 220172 100%

50,000

46,672

90%

70%

52% 30,473

102

36%

Blanchard town

1,190

35%

Greenwood town

1,449

43%

Hosston village

154

40%

Ida village

120

52%

Lakeview CDP

411

44%

Mooringsport town

343

78%

Oil City town

466

84%

Shreveport city

78,443

55%

Vivian town

1,330

79%

16%

30%

35,000 30,000 25,000

21,719

20,000

42%

30%

15,000

20%

Belcher village

40,000

41%

49%

50%

10%

% ALICE & Poverty

45,000

60%

40%

Total Households

Town

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Caddo Parish, 2023

10,000

32% 21%

5,000

17%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Caddo Parish, 2023 220174 50,000

47,560

44,961

90% 37%

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

45,000

40,000

58%

59%

35,000

60%

30,000

50%

25,000 43%

40% 30%

20,000

16%

15,000

32%

33%

20% 10% 0%

26%

1,211

20%

Asian Poverty

10%

Black ALICE

2,439

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

100%

10,000 5,000

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN CALCASIEU PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 203,761 • Number of Households: 79,222 Median Household Income: $63,890 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 60.5% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 35,992 households (45%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Calcasieu Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Calcasieu Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Calcasieu Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Calcasieu Parish, 2010–2023 220191

30,000

ALICE, 22,662

25,000

20,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

15,000 Poverty, 13,330

10,000

5,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

73,459

79,222

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Calcasieu Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$832

$1,081

–

$1,421

Food

$450

$1,221

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$201

$567

Taxes

$324

$621

Monthly Total

$2,535

$6,860

ANNUAL TOTAL

$30,420

$82,320

Hourly Wage*

$15.21

$41.16

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Calcasieu Parish, 2023 220192 100%

Calcasieu Parish, 2023 Total Households

Town

% ALICE & Poverty

Carlyss CDP

1,943

31%

DeQuincy city

1,099

55%

Gillis CDP

258

64%

Iowa town

1,154

34%

Lake Charles city

33,140

53%

Moss Bluff CDP

4,769

29%

Starks CDP

149

83%

Sulphur city

8,495

52%

Vinton town

939

65%

Westlake city

2,042

40%

40,000 36,691

90%

35,000

70%

46%

30,000

55% 63%

60%

22,143

25,000

20,388 50%

20,000

40%

15,000

39% 30%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

13%

31%

10,000 20% 10%

5,000

24% 15%

14%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Calcasieu Parish, 2023 220194 100%

60,000 55,355

90%

50,000

70%

41%

59%

63%

66%

40,000

60% 50%

30,000

40%

42%

20%

10,000 2,809

17% 6%

32%

29%

28%

10% 0%

20,000

17,245

30%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

1,110

10%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN CALDWELL PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 9,563 • Number of Households: 3,686 Median Household Income: $44,957 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 49.7% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 27% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 2,066 households (56%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Caldwell Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Caldwell Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Caldwell Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Caldwell Parish, 2010–2023 220211

1,600 1,400

ALICE, 1,084

1,200

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,000 Poverty, 982

800 600 400

200 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

3,651

3,686

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Caldwell Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$737

$977

–

$1,421

Food

$420

$1,142

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$188

$549

Taxes

$293

$575

Monthly Total

$2,366

$6,613

ANNUAL TOTAL

$28,392

$79,356

Hourly Wage*

$14.20

$39.68

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

CALDWELL PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Caldwell Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Banks Springs CDP

455

88%

Clarks village

195

75%

Columbia town

124

55%

Grayson village

203

51%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Caldwell Parish, 2023 220212 100%

1,800

1,714

90%

1,600 36%

41%

70% 60% 50%

1,200 1,032

940

1,000

31%

800

40%

600 400

33%

26%

10%

42%

14%

30% 20%

1,400

60%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

200

17%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Caldwell Parish, 2023 220214 100%

3,500

90%

2,959

Percent of Total Households

80%

49%

70%

60%

2,500 2,000

72%

50%

88%

40%

1,500

31%

30%

1,000

20%

508

10% 0%

3,000

Total Households

12%

13%

Asian Poverty

132

15%

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

19%

White

500 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

CALDWELL PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN CAMERON PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 5,222 • Number of Households: 2,034 Median Household Income: $72,500 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 55.8% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 28% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 5% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 671 households (33%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Cameron Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Cameron Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Cameron Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Cameron Parish, 2010–2023 220231

1,000

900 800 700 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

ALICE, 560

600 500 400 300

200 100 0

Poverty, 111

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

2,663

2,034

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Cameron Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$836

$1,084

–

$1,421

Food

$450

$1,221

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$201

$568

Taxes

$326

$622

Monthly Total

$2,541

$6,865

ANNUAL TOTAL

$30,492

$82,380

Hourly Wage*

$15.25

$41.19

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

CAMERON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Cameron Parish, 2023 Town Hackberry CDP

Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

289

14%

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Cameron Parish, 2023 220232 900

100%

800

763

Percent of Total Households

80% 70% 60%

40%

679

700 592

70% 87%

600 500

50% 400

40% 52%

30% 20%

200

23%

10%

300

Total Households

90%

100

12%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Cameron Parish, 2023 220234 100%

2,000 1,788

90%

1,800

1,600

70%

63%

1,400

60%

1,200

50%

1,000

40%

800

30%

600 33%

20% 10% 0%

Poverty

Black ALICE

400 200

Asian

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

CAMERON PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN CATAHOULA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 8,738 • Number of Households: 3,076 Median Household Income: $47,753 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 43.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 31% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 27% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 1,773 households (58%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Catahoula Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Catahoula Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Catahoula Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Catahoula Parish, 2010–2023 220251

1,400

1,200 ALICE, 939 1,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

800

Poverty, 834

600 400

200 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

3,794

3,076

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Catahoula Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$624

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$435

$1,182

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$179

$537

Taxes

$270

$543

Monthly Total

$2,236

$6,446

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,832

$77,352

Hourly Wage*

$13.42

$38.68

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

CATAHOULA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Catahoula Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Harrisonburg village

153

67%

Jonesville town

645

63%

Sicily Island village

200

76%

Wallace Ridge CDP

258

47%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Catahoula Parish, 2023 220252 100%

1,400 1,241

Percent of Total Households

80%

1,200

42%

41%

45%

992

70% 60%

800

50% 40%

13% 600

36%

38%

30%

400 42%

20% 10%

1,000

843

Total Households

90%

200

23%

20%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Catahoula Parish, 2023 220254 2,500

100% 90%

21%

2,107

2,000 52%

70%

1,500

60% 50%

61% 919

40%

1,000

30%

36%

20%

500

10% 0%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

17%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

12%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

CATAHOULA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN CLAIBORNE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 14,019 • Number of Households: 5,019 Median Household Income: $31,784 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 36.5% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 40% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 33% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,669 households (73%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Claiborne Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Claiborne Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Claiborne Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Claiborne Parish, 2010–2023 220271

2,500

ALICE, 2,004

2,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,500

Poverty, 1,665

1,000

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

5,890

5,019

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Claiborne Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$620

$822

–

$1,421

Food

$444

$1,205

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$179

$540

Taxes

$271

$551

Monthly Total

$2,242

$6,488

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,904

$77,856

Hourly Wage*

$13.45

$38.93

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Claiborne Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Athens village

142

77%

Haynesville town

855

85%

Homer town

1,029

76%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Claiborne Parish, 2023 220272 100% 22%

2,147

23%

Percent of Total Households

2,030

33%

80% 70%

20%

60% 50%

1,500 48% 40%

40%

1,000

842

30%

58%

20% 10%

2,000

Total Households

90%

2,500

500 29%

27%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Claiborne Parish, 2023 220274 100%

3,000 11%

Percent of Total Households

2,498

2,378

80%

41%

70%

2,000

50%

60% 50%

1,500

40%

45%

30%

20%

39% 80

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

1,000

500

10% 0%

2,500

Total Households

90%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

13%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN CONCORDIA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 18,325 • Number of Households: 6,575 Median Household Income: $37,349 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 42.9% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 29% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 4,210 households (64%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Concordia Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Concordia Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Concordia Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Concordia Parish, 2010–2023 220291

3,000

ALICE, 2,303

2,500

2,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

Poverty, 1,907

1,500

1,000

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

7,803

6,575

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Concordia Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$624

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$429

$1,166

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$178

$535

Taxes

$269

$539

Monthly Total

$2,228

$6,424

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,736

$77,088

Hourly Wage*

$13.37

$38.54

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

CONCORDIA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Concordia Parish, 2023

Concordia Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Clayton town

157

50%

Ferriday town

1,038

72%

Minorca CDP

658

65%

Monterey CDP

131

56%

Ridgecrest town

226

77%

Spokane CDP

165

15%

Vidalia town

1,700

61%

Town

220292 100%

3,000

Percent of Total Households

80%

2,537

31%

2,472

33%

43%

70%

2,000

60% 50%

17%

1,566 1,500

46%

40%

35% 1,000

30%

50%

20% 10%

2,500

Total Households

90%

500

23%

22%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Concordia Parish, 2023 220294 100%

4,500 22%

Percent of Total Households

80%

45%

70%

3,500 3,000

60% 49%

50%

2,466

2,500 2,000

40%

30%

1,500 1,000

20%

30%

10% 0%

4,000

Total Households

90%

3,941

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

15%

White

500 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

CONCORDIA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN DE SOTO PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 26,897 • Number of Households: 10,293 Median Household Income: $46,077 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 50.7% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 34% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 23% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 5,908 households (57%) were below the ALICE Threshold in De Soto Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in De Soto Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in De Soto Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, De Soto Parish, 2010–2023 220311

4,000

ALICE, 3,509

3,500 3,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,500

Poverty, 2,399

2,000 1,500 1,000

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

10,120

10,293

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, De Soto Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$779

$1,110

–

$1,421

Food

$435

$1,182

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$194

$566

Taxes

$307

$618

Monthly Total

$2,443

$6,846

ANNUAL TOTAL

$29,316

$82,152

Hourly Wage*

$14.66

$41.08

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

DE SOTO PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

De Soto Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Logansport town

527

72%

Mansfield city

1,722

80%

South Mansfield village

236

92%

Stonewall town

999

51%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, De Soto Parish, 2023 220312 4,500

100%

Percent of Total Households

80%

3,922

4,000 35%

39% 55%

70%

3,325

3,046

3,500 3,000

60%

2,500

50% 40%

2,000

43%

40%

17%

1,500

30%

1,000

20% 10%

Total Households

90%

28%

21%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

500

22%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, De Soto Parish, 2023 220314 100%

7,000

90%

6,343

21%

6,000

70%

53%

60%

60% 50%

50%

4,000

3,414

3,000

40% 30%

36%

33%

20% 29%

10% 0%

5,000

Poverty

Black ALICE

2,000 1,000

Asian

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

226

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

11%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

DE SOTO PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 448,467 • Number of Households: 177,309 Median Household Income: $59,443 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 62.5% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 31% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 91,080 households (51%) were below the ALICE Threshold in East Baton Rouge Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in East Baton Rouge Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in East Baton Rouge Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, East Baton Rouge Parish, 2010–2023 220331

70,000

ALICE, 54,680

60,000 50,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

40,000

Poverty, 36,400

30,000 20,000

10,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

165,646

177,309

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, East Baton Rouge Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$1,021

$1,259

–

$1,421

Food

$515

$1,397

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$226

$603

Taxes

$389

$711

Monthly Total

$2,879

$7,340

ANNUAL TOTAL

$34,548

$88,080

Hourly Wage*

$17.27

$44.04

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, East Baton Rouge Parish, 2023 220332 100%

100,000 89,670

Percent of Total Households

80%

90,000

45%

80,000

47% 58%

70%

40%

60,000 46,209

41,430 38%

18%

Baker city

4,258

52%

Baton Rouge city

86,978

62%

Brownfields CDP

1,845

53%

Central city

11,309

34%

Gardere CDP

4,450

52%

Inniswold CDP

2,290

31%

Merrydale CDP

3,130

70%

Monticello CDP

1,687

49%

Oak Hills Place CDP

3,679

33%

Old Jefferson CDP

3,777

36%

Shenandoah CDP

6,977

27%

Village St. George CDP

2,879

29%

Westminster CDP

1,376

41%

Zachary city

6,996

33%

30,000

20% 10%

50,000 40,000

33%

30%

% ALICE & Poverty

70,000

60% 50%

Total Households

Town

Total Households

90%

East Baton Rouge Parish, 2023

20,000 24%

22%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

10,000

15%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, East Baton Rouge Parish, 2023 220334 100%

90,000

34%

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

75,547 39%

80,000 70,000

53%

61%

60%

60,000 50,000

50%

30%

40,000

46%

40%

46%

28%

30,000 28%

20% 10% 0%

19%

5,198

20%

Asian Poverty

9,452 15%

Black ALICE

Above ALICE Threshold

20,000 10,000

10%

Hispanic

Total Households

90%

80,395

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN EAST CARROLL PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 7,195 • Number of Households: 2,508 Median Household Income: $28,321 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 36.6% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 36% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 39% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 1,872 households (75%) were below the ALICE Threshold in East Carroll Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in East Carroll Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in East Carroll Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, East Carroll Parish, 2010–2023 220351

1,400

1,200 ALICE, 893

1,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

Poverty, 979

800 600 400

200 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

2,426

2,508

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, East Carroll Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$614

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$447

$1,213

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$179

$540

Taxes

$270

$551

Monthly Total

$2,238

$6,488

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,856

$77,856

Hourly Wage*

$13.43

$38.93

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

EAST CARROLL PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

East Carroll Parish, 2023 Town

Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Lake Providence town

1,412

76%

Household Financial Status by Household Type, East Carroll Parish, 2023 220352 100%

1,200

90%

1,000 837

70%

21%

60% 50%

21%

22%

800 43%

633

600

39%

40% 30% 20% 10%

400

57% 36%

30%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

200

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

1,038

31%

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, East Carroll Parish, 2023 220354 100% 12%

90%

1,600

1,512

1,400

1,200

53%

70%

43%

1,000

60% 777

50%

40%

600

30%

35% 45%

20%

400 200

10% 0%

800

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

12%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

EAST CARROLL PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN EAST FELICIANA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 19,378 • Number of Households: 6,536 Median Household Income: $72,899 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 44.8% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,048 households (47%) were below the ALICE Threshold in East Feliciana Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in East Feliciana Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in East Feliciana Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, East Feliciana Parish, 2010–2023 220371

3,000

ALICE, 2,289

2,500

2,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,500

1,000

Poverty, 759

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

6,746

6,536

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, East Feliciana Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$945

$1,106

–

$1,421

Food

$512

$1,389

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$218

$586

Taxes

$369

$670

Monthly Total

$2,772

$7,121

ANNUAL TOTAL

$33,264

$85,452

Hourly Wage*

$16.63

$42.73

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

EAST FELICIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, East Feliciana Parish, 2023

East Feliciana Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Clinton town

556

59%

Jackson town

449

69%

Norwood village

128

68%

Slaughter town

429

43%

Wilson village

298

91%

Town

220372 100%

3,000 2,657

90%

2,502

70%

2,500

46%

51%

2,000

69%

60% 50%

1,500

1,377

40% 30%

21%

20% 10%

1,000

41%

37%

12%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

500

10%

13%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, East Feliciana Parish, 2023 220374 100%

4,500 4,038

90%

43%

3,500 57%

70%

60%

82%

2,000

40% 45%

30%

1,500 36%

20% 10% 0%

3,000 2,500

2,179

50%

4,000

Asian Poverty

18%

12%

Black ALICE

147

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

1,000 500

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

EAST FELICIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN EVANGELINE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 32,162 • Number of Households: 12,240 Median Household Income: $42,273 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 53.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 36% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 7,462 households (61%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Evangeline Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Evangeline Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Evangeline Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Evangeline Parish, 2010–2023 220391

6,000

ALICE, 4,466

5,000

4,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

3,000 Poverty, 2,996

2,000

1,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

11,934

12,240

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Evangeline Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$624

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$456

$1,237

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$181

$542

Taxes

$275

$557

Monthly Total

$2,264

$6,520

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,168

$78,240

Hourly Wage*

$13.58

$39.12

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Evangeline Parish, 2023

Evangeline Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Basile town

500

63%

Chataignier village

155

61%

Mamou town

1,279

88%

Pine Prairie village

384

77%

Reddell CDP

400

67%

Turkey Creek village

143

39%

Ville Platte city

2,577

80%

Town

220392 100%

6,000

Percent of Total Households

80%

5,144

29%

5,000

40%

45%

70%

3,788

4,000

60%

3,308

50% 40%

29%

3,000

51%

33%

2,000

30% 20% 10%

1,000

31%

22%

Total Households

90%

20%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Evangeline Parish, 2023 220394 100%

8,407

8,000

22%

Percent of Total Households

80%

46%

53%

70%

6,000

60%

5,000

51%

50%

40%

4,000

3,169

30%

42%

37%

3,000 2,000

20% 27%

10% 0%

7,000 Total Households

90%

9,000

10%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

217

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

1,000 11%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN FRANKLIN PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 19,590 • Number of Households: 7,351 Median Household Income: $44,103 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 50.1% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 4,367 households (59%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Franklin Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Franklin Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Franklin Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Franklin Parish, 2010–2023 220411

3,000

ALICE, 2,591

2,500

2,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

Poverty, 1,776

1,500

1,000

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

7,969

7,351

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Franklin Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$692

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$415

$1,126

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$184

$531

Taxes

$281

$529

Monthly Total

$2,300

$6,370

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,600

$76,440

Hourly Wage*

$13.80

$38.22

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Franklin Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Gilbert village

140

54%

Winnsboro city

1,665

81%

Wisner town

351

68%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Franklin Parish, 2023 220412 100%

2,700

Percent of Total Households

80%

2,610 42%

2,600

36%

44%

2,510

70% 60%

2,400

50% 40%

20%

2,300

42% 2,231

42%

30%

2,200

20% 10%

2,500 Total Households

90%

36%

2,100

22%

16%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

2,000

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Franklin Parish, 2023 220414 100%

6,000 18%

90%

5,087

70%

63%

60%

4,000

52%

50%

3,000

40%

1,843

30%

20%

38%

37%

31%

10% 0%

5,000

49%

Asian Poverty

1,000 215

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

2,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

13%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN GRANT PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 22,123 • Number of Households: 7,195 Median Household Income: $61,112 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 45.9% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,725 households (52%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Grant Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Grant Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Grant Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Grant Parish, 2010–2023 220431

3,500

3,000

ALICE, 2,501

2,500 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,000 1,500 1,000

Poverty, 1,224

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

7,426

7,195

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Grant Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$661

$989

–

$1,421

Food

$438

$1,190

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$183

$555

Taxes

$279

$590

Monthly Total

$2,289

$6,694

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,468

$80,328

Hourly Wage*

$13.73

$40.16

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

GRANT PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Grant Parish, 2023

Grant Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Colfax town

557

87%

Dry Prong village

152

44%

Georgetown village

106

60%

Montgomery town

254

46%

Pollock town

246

68%

Prospect CDP

178

52%

Town

220432 100%

3,500 3,090

3,000

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

41%

47%

53%

2,500 2,156

60%

1,949

2,000

50% 40% 30%

1,500

37%

34% 34%

Total Households

90%

1,000

20% 10%

13%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

500

19%

22%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Grant Parish, 2023 220434 100%

7,000 26%

Percent of Total Households

6,000

36%

80%

52%

70%

60%

4,000

21%

50%

56%

3,000

40% 30%

37%

2,000

43%

20% 10% 0%

5,000 Total Households

90%

6,143

18%

1,000

609 114

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

11%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

GRANT PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN IBERIA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 67,659 • Number of Households: 26,869 Median Household Income: $53,352 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 56.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 28% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 13,247 households (49%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Iberia Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Iberia Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Iberia Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Iberia Parish, 2010–2023 220451

10,000

9,000

ALICE, 7,648

8,000 7,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

6,000 5,000

Poverty, 5,599

4,000 3,000

2,000 1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

26,130

26,869

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Iberia Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$770

$1,023

–

$1,421

Food

$444

$1,205

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$194

$560

Taxes

$307

$603

Monthly Total

$2,443

$6,761

ANNUAL TOTAL

$29,316

$81,132

Hourly Wage*

$14.66

$40.57

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

IBERIA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Iberia Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Jeanerette city

1,761

51%

Loreauville village

367

75%

Lydia CDP

388

49%

New Iberia city

11,243

53%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Iberia Parish, 2023 220452 100%

12,000

11,327

90%

70%

48% 59%

10,000

42% 8,297

7,245

60% 50%

6,000 19%

40% 30%

41%

4,000

27%

20% 10%

8,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

2,000

33% 17%

14%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Iberia Parish, 2023 220454 100%

18,000 15,987

90%

37%

46%

14,000

45% 58%

70%

60% 8,298

8,000

38%

40%

6,000

45%

46%

33%

20% 1,542

25%

10% 0%

12,000 10,000

50%

30%

16,000

579

11%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Above ALICE Threshold

4,000 2,000

Hispanic

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

IBERIA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN IBERVILLE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 29,950 • Number of Households: 11,032 Median Household Income: $57,459 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 53.1% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 33% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 5,521 households (50%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Iberville Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Iberville Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Iberville Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Iberville Parish, 2010–2023 220471

4,500

ALICE, 3,695

4,000 3,500

3,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,500 2,000

1,500

Poverty, 1,826

1,000 500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

10,951

11,032

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Iberville Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$798

$930

–

$1,421

Food

$459

$1,245

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$198

$554

Taxes

$318

$589

Monthly Total

$2,501

$6,688

ANNUAL TOTAL

$30,012

$80,256

Hourly Wage*

$15.01

$40.13

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Iberville Parish, 2023

Iberville Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Bayou Goula CDP

137

45%

Crescent CDP

370

74%

Grosse Tete village

140

52%

Maringouin town

373

68%

Plaquemine city

2,529

40%

Rosedale village

434

42%

St. Gabriel city

1,610

50%

White Castle town

818

79%

Town

220472 6,000

5,553

90%

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

5,000

41% 52%

58%

4,000

60%

3,069

50% 2,410

40% 30%

38%

14%

2,000

39%

20%

1,000

28%

10%

21%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

3,000

Total Households

100%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Iberville Parish, 2023 220474 100%

5,532

Percent of Total Households

80%

40%

4,856

32%

5,000

70%

60%

4,000

60% 50%

3,000 51%

39%

40%

2,000

30%

34%

20%

1,000 21%

10% 0%

Total Households

90%

6,000

17%

345 6%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN JACKSON PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 14,939 • Number of Households: 5,602 Median Household Income: $43,345 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 44.2% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 40% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,470 households (62%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Jackson Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Jackson Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Jackson Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Jackson Parish, 2010–2023 220491

2,500

ALICE, 2,215

2,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,500

Poverty, 1,255

1,000

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

5,967

5,602

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Jackson Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$624

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$473

$1,285

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$182

$547

Taxes

$279

$569

Monthly Total

$2,286

$6,585

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,432

$79,020

Hourly Wage*

$13.72

$39.51

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Jackson Parish, 2023

Jackson Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Chatham town

252

77%

East Hodge village

123

77%

Eros town

108

89%

Hodge village

257

67%

Jonesboro town

1,410

68%

North Hodge village

169

81%

Quitman village

103

68%

Town

220492 100%

2,500

2,362

90% 32%

35%

44%

1,902

2,000

70% 60% 24%

50% 40%

1,500

1,338

54%

37%

1,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

30% 41%

20% 10%

500

19%

14%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Jackson Parish, 2023 220494 100%

3,684

3,500

25%

Percent of Total Households

80%

45%

46%

70%

2,500

60% 50%

56%

40%

2,000

1,521

23%

1,500 47%

30%

1,000

20%

31%

10% 0%

3,000 Total Households

90%

4,000

19%

146

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

500

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN JEFFERSON PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 421,777 • Number of Households: 176,635 Median Household Income: $61,085 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 62.4% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 33% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 86,291 households (49%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Jefferson Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Jefferson Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Jefferson Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Jefferson Parish, 2010–2023 220511

70,000

ALICE, 57,981

60,000 50,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

40,000 30,000

Poverty, 28,310

20,000

10,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

166,696

176,635

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Jefferson Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$935

$1,300

–

$1,421

Food

$485

$1,317

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$215

$599

Taxes

$360

$701

Monthly Total

$2,723

$7,287

ANNUAL TOTAL

$32,676

$87,444

Hourly Wage*

$16.34

$43.72

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Avondale CDP

1,743

60%

Barataria CDP

287

38%

Bridge City CDP

2,787

54%

Elmwood CDP

3,549

35%

Estelle CDP

6,096

41%

Grand Isle town

354

52%

Gretna city

7,415

59%

Harahan city

4,224

39%

Harvey CDP

8,593

62%

Jean Lafitte town

700

44%

Jefferson CDP

5,132

53%

80,000

Kenner city

25,657

46%

Lafitte CDP

212

54%

70,000

Marrero CDP

12,555

62%

Metairie CDP

61,486

45%

River Ridge CDP

5,772

37%

Terrytown CDP

9,166

53%

Timberlane CDP

3,737

46%

Waggaman CDP

3,771

50%

Westwego city

4,014

60%

Woodmere CDP

3,981

39%

Explore more demographic data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana and visit UnitedForALICE.org/Mapping-Tool to see ALICE data for all available geographies.

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Jefferson Parish, 2023 220512 81,932

90%

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

43% 54%

57%

54,806

60%

50,000

50%

39,897

40,000

40% 30%

43%

22%

31%

30,000

Town

20,000

20% 10%

60,000

Total Households

90,000

100%

Jefferson Parish, 2023

21%

15%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

10,000

14%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Jefferson Parish, 2023 220514 100%

100,000 89,616

90%

35%

70%

80,000

48%

59%

60%

50,000

42%

40%

40,000 42%

30%

33%

10% 0%

70,000

60,000 48,140

50%

20%

90,000

30,000

25,333

34% 6,742

24%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

20,000 10,000

10%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 32,083 • Number of Households: 11,704 Median Household Income: $56,500 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 56.4% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 33% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 5,991 households (51%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Jefferson Davis Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Jefferson Davis Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Jefferson Davis Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Jefferson Davis Parish, 2010–2023 220531

4,500

4,000

ALICE, 3,877

3,500

3,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,500 2,000

Poverty, 2,114

1,500 1,000 500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

11,950

11,704

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Jefferson Davis Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$666

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$456

$1,237

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$185

$542

Taxes

$284

$557

Monthly Total

$2,319

$6,520

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,828

$78,240

Hourly Wage*

$13.91

$39.12

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Jefferson Davis Parish, 2023

Jefferson Davis Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Elton town

564

65%

Fenton village

142

75%

Jennings city

3,875

60%

Lacassine CDP

114

63%

Lake Arthur town

948

60%

Roanoke CDP

171

47%

Welsh town

1,077

44%

Town

220532 5,000

4,701

90%

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

4,500

27%

4,000

3,645

55%

3,358

62%

60%

3,000

50%

2,500 59%

40% 30%

2,000

14%

29%

1,500

20% 10%

3,500 Total Households

100%

1,000 24%

16%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

500

14%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Jefferson Davis Parish, 2023 220534 100%

9,351

9,000 35%

Percent of Total Households

80%

50%

70%

60%

7,000

6,000

81%

50%

5,000 41%

40%

4,000 40%

30%

1,813

20%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

3,000

2,000 14%

24%

10% 0%

8,000

Total Households

90%

10,000

166

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

11%

White

1,000 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN LAFAYETTE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 249,750 • Number of Households: 102,227 Median Household Income: $63,116 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 64.9% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 28% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 17% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 46,396 households (45%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Lafayette Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Lafayette Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Lafayette Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Lafayette Parish, 2010–2023 220551

35,000

ALICE, 29,093

30,000 25,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

20,000 15,000

Poverty, 17,303

10,000

5,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

84,447

102,227

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Lafayette Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$748

$1,122

–

$1,421

Food

$485

$1,317

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$196

$581

Taxes

$312

$656

Monthly Total

$2,469

$7,046

ANNUAL TOTAL

$29,628

$84,552

Hourly Wage*

$14.81

$42.28

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

LAFAYETTE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Lafayette Parish, 2023

Lafayette Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Broussard city

4,821

24%

Carencro city

4,325

43%

Duson town

547

82%

Lafayette city

53,953

47%

Milton CDP

765

28%

Ossun CDP

805

66%

Scott city

4,004

51%

Youngsville city

5,507

25%

Town

220552 100%

60,000

90%

49,909

50,000

70%

47%

53% 64%

40,000

60% 28,042

50%

30,000 24,276

40% 30%

36%

32%

20,000

16%

20% 10%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

10,000 15%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

20%

17%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Lafayette Parish, 2023 220554 100%

66,423

90% 50%

70%

60%

61%

50,000

72% 40,000

50%

45%

40%

30,000

22,644

30%

20%

31%

19%

10% 0%

36%

1,639

19%

Asian Poverty

14%

Black ALICE

Above ALICE Threshold

20,000 10,000

5,628 9%

Hispanic

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

60,000

36%

80%

70,000

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

LAFAYETTE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN LAFOURCHE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 95,056 • Number of Households: 38,393 Median Household Income: $55,926 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 55.5% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 20% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 19,059 households (50%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Lafourche Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Lafourche Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Lafourche Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Lafourche Parish, 2010–2023 ALICE, 11,321

220571

12,000

10,000

8,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

Poverty, 7,738

6,000

4,000

2,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

35,691

38,393

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Lafourche Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$722

$1,079

–

$1,421

Food

$456

$1,237

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$191

$569

Taxes

$298

$625

Monthly Total

$2,395

$6,880

ANNUAL TOTAL

$28,740

$82,560

Hourly Wage*

$14.37

$41.28

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

LAFOURCHE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Lafourche Parish, 2023 220572 18,000

100% 16,334

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

16,000 42%

50%

59%

14,000

11,293

10,766

60%

12,000 10,000

50% 40%

8,000 28%

43%

18%

30%

6,000

Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Bayou Blue CDP

3,960

48%

Bayou Country Club CDP

641

14%

Chackbay CDP

2,068

39%

Choctaw CDP

182

33%

Cut Off CDP

2,012

40%

Galliano CDP

2,844

55%

Golden Meadow town

695

40%

Kraemer CDP

382

47%

Lafourche Crossing CDP

889

38%

Larose CDP

2,399

47%

Lockport Heights CDP

531

45%

Lockport town

947

48%

Mathews CDP

745

35%

Raceland CDP

4,195

51%

Thibodaux city

6,536

52%

Town

4,000

20% 10%

Total Households

90%

Lafourche Parish, 2023

23%

22%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

2,000

15%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Lafourche Parish, 2023 220574

90%

35,000

10% 29,328 38%

Percent of Total Households

80%

54%

58%

70%

60% 50%

25,000 20,000

27%

84%

15,000

40% 30%

35%

31%

20%

35%

4,571

10% 0%

30,000

12%

154

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

1,852

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

100%

10,000 5,000

11%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

LAFOURCHE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN LASALLE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 14,804 • Number of Households: 4,883 Median Household Income: $67,077 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 55.1% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 26% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 2,159 households (44%) were below the ALICE Threshold in LaSalle Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in LaSalle Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in LaSalle Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, LaSalle Parish, 2010–2023 220591

2,000

1,800 1,600 ALICE, 1,279

1,400 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,200 1,000 800

Poverty, 880

600

400 200 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

5,245

4,883

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, LaSalle Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$614

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$438

$1,190

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$178

$537

Taxes

$268

$545

Monthly Total

$2,226

$6,456

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,712

$77,472

Hourly Wage*

$13.36

$38.74

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

LASALLE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, LaSalle Parish, 2023

LaSalle Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Good Pine CDP

186

65%

Jena town

1,620

26%

Midway CDP

332

98%

Olla town

474

63%

Urania town

188

49%

Town

220592 100%

2,000 1,792

90%

1,452

47%

48%

70%

1,400 71%

60%

1,200

50% 40%

1,000 800

32%

40%

30%

600

20% 10%

1,600

400

21%

20%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

200

13%

Families With Children ALICE

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

1,800

1,639

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, LaSalle Parish, 2023 220594 100%

4,500

90%

3,879

Percent of Total Households

80% 54%

70%

2,500

91%

50%

2,000

40% 30%

33% 44%

20%

Asian Poverty

14%

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

1,500 1,000

590 331

10% 0%

3,500 3,000

40%

60%

4,000

Total Households

15%

White

500 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

LASALLE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN LINCOLN PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 48,160 • Number of Households: 18,341 Median Household Income: $38,035 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 54.5% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 32% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 30% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 11,288 households (62%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Lincoln Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Lincoln Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Lincoln Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Lincoln Parish, 2010–2023 220611

8,000

ALICE, 5,784

7,000 6,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

5,000

Poverty, 5,504

4,000 3,000 2,000

1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

15,876

18,341

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Lincoln Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$593

$886

–

$1,421

Food

$470

$1,277

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$179

$553

Taxes

$271

$586

Monthly Total

$2,241

$6,672

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,892

$80,064

Hourly Wage*

$13.45

$40.03

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Lincoln Parish, 2023

Lincoln Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Choudrant village

521

49%

Dubach town

407

70%

Grambling city

1,647

77%

Ruston city

8,475

70%

Simsboro village

407

67%

Vienna town

237

37%

Town

220612 100%

12,000

90% 31%

10,000

9,551

45%

49%

70%

8,000

60% 50%

35%

6,000

18%

40%

4,537

4,253

20%

37%

34%

2,000

10%

4,000

37%

30%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

14%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Lincoln Parish, 2023 220614 100%

12,000

90%

20%

10,304

10,000

38%

46%

50%

70%

8,000

60%

50%

40%

6,612 6,000

36% 41%

30%

20% 10% 0%

35%

2,000

30%

27%

12%

149

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

4,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

614

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

14%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN LIVINGSTON PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 150,145 • Number of Households: 55,653 Median Household Income: $72,725 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 62.3% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 28% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 16% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 24,121 households (43%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Livingston Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Livingston Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Livingston Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Livingston Parish, 2010–2023 220631

20,000

18,000

ALICE, 15,453

16,000 14,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

12,000 10,000 8,000

Poverty, 8,668

6,000

4,000 2,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

44,849

55,653

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Livingston Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$1,059

$1,305

–

$1,421

Food

$450

$1,221

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$224

$590

Taxes

$382

$678

Monthly Total

$2,843

$7,164

ANNUAL TOTAL

$34,116

$85,968

Hourly Wage*

$17.06

$42.98

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Livingston Parish, 2023 220632 100% 25,877

364

52%

Denham Springs city

4,134

43%

French Settlement village

358

42%

Killian town

565

57%

Livingston town

682

41%

Port Vincent village

318

55%

Springfield town

214

62%

Walker town

2,218

39%

Watson CDP

470

26%

65%

20,000

16,573 13,203

15,000

40% 10,000

44%

26%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

57%

50%

18%

20%

Albany town

46%

60%

10%

% ALICE & Poverty

25,000

80%

30%

Total Households

Town

30,000

90%

70%

Livingston Parish, 2023

5,000 17%

17%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

10%

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Livingston Parish, 2023 220634 100%

47,338

90%

45,000

40,000

41% 55%

58%

59%

35,000

60%

30,000

50%

25,000

40% 30%

27%

32%

36%

20% 10%

20,000

48%

179

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

15,000

10,000 3,428

17%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

50,000

11%

2,264

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

10%

White

5,000 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN MADISON PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 9,757 • Number of Households: 3,020 Median Household Income: $37,267 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 41.6% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 38% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 32% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 2,115 households (70%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Madison Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Madison Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Madison Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Madison Parish, 2010–2023 220651

1,800

1,600 1,400

ALICE, 1,144

1,200 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,000 Poverty, 971

800

600 400 200

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

3,973

3,020

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Madison Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$619

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$447

$1,213

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$179

$540

Taxes

$272

$551

Monthly Total

$2,245

$6,488

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,940

$77,856

Hourly Wage*

$13.47

$38.93

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Madison Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Richmond village

195

56%

Tallulah city

1,929

77%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Madison Parish, 2023 220652 100% 1,229

22%

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

800

717

55%

40%

600

32% 61%

30%

1,200 1,000

17%

60% 50%

1,074

44%

Total Households

90%

1,400

400

20% 10%

200

24%

23%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Madison Parish, 2023 220654 100%

2,000

1,854

19%

90%

1,800

1,600

49%

70%

1,400

60%

1,078

47%

1,200

50%

1,000

40%

800 43%

30%

20%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

600

400

34%

10% 0%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

200 9%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN MOREHOUSE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 24,967 • Number of Households: 9,779 Median Household Income: $36,981 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 51.6% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 34% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 28% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 6,126 households (63%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Morehouse Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Morehouse Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Morehouse Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Morehouse Parish, 2010–2023 220671

4,000

ALICE, 3,355

3,500 3,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,500

Poverty, 2,771

2,000 1,500 1,000

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

10,141

9,779

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Morehouse Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$671

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$429

$1,166

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$183

$535

Taxes

$279

$539

Monthly Total

$2,290

$6,424

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,480

$77,088

Hourly Wage*

$13.74

$38.54

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

MOREHOUSE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Morehouse Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Bastrop city

3,603

76%

Collinston village

129

74%

Mer Rouge village

240

53%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Morehouse Parish, 2023 220672 4,500

4,247

90%

Percent of Total Households

80%

4,000

32%

41%

37% 3,106

70%

3,500 3,000

60%

22%

2,426

2,500

50% 40%

2,000

38%

39%

1,500

30% 46%

20% 10%

1,000 25%

20%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

Total Households

100%

500

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Morehouse Parish, 2023 220674 100%

6,000 25%

Percent of Total Households

80%

4,557

31%

4,787

5,000

50%

70%

4,000

60% 50%

3,000

49%

40%

36%

30%

20%

1,000

25%

10%

19%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

2,000

Total Households

90%

231

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

14%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

MOREHOUSE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN NATCHITOCHES PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 37,047 • Number of Households: 14,108 Median Household Income: $46,798 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 53.4% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 31% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 7,946 households (56%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Natchitoches Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Natchitoches Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Natchitoches Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Natchitoches Parish, 2010–2023 220691

6,000

ALICE, 4,393

5,000

4,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

Poverty, 3,553

3,000

2,000

1,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

15,101

14,108

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Natchitoches Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$627

$938

–

$1,421

Food

$447

$1,213

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$180

$552

Taxes

$273

$583

Monthly Total

$2,255

$6,656

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,060

$79,872

Hourly Wage*

$13.53

$39.94

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

NATCHITOCHES PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Natchitoches Parish, 2023

Natchitoches Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Campti town

493

90%

Goldonna village

111

53%

Natchez village

189

72%

Natchitoches city

6,479

62%

Point Place CDP

262

52%

Provencal village

172

29%

Vienna Bend CDP

552

65%

Town

220692 100%

8,000

Percent of Total Households

80%

6,924

7,000

40%

46%

49%

70%

6,000 5,000

60% 4,023

50% 40%

32%

23%

3,000

36%

30%

2,000

20% 10%

4,000

3,161

Total Households

90%

28%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

1,000

18%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Natchitoches Parish, 2023 220694 100%

7,608

7,000

28%

Percent of Total Households

80%

44%

54%

5,338

70%

5,000

60% 42%

50%

4,000

40%

3,000

38%

30%

34%

20%

31%

10% 0%

6,000

18%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

398

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

90%

8,000

2,000 1,000

12%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

NATCHITOCHES PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ORLEANS PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 364,136 • Number of Households: 155,005 Median Household Income: $55,580 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 61.7% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 23% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 80,976 households (52%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Orleans Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Orleans Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Orleans Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Orleans Parish, 2010–2023 220711

60,000

50,000 ALICE, 45,659

40,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

Poverty, 35,317

30,000

20,000

10,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

142,093

155,005

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Orleans Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$957

$1,331

–

$1,421

Food

$544

$1,477

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$223

$618

Taxes

$380

$750

Monthly Total

$2,832

$7,546

ANNUAL TOTAL

$33,984

$90,552

Hourly Wage*

$16.99

$45.28

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ORLEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Orleans Parish, 2023 Town New Orleans city

Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

155,005

52%

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Orleans Parish, 2023 220712 90,000

100% 80,633

Percent of Total Households

80%

80,000 38%

48%

70,000

59%

70%

60,000

60% 43,901

50% 40%

40,000

37% 31%

15%

30%

30,471

30,000 20,000

20% 10%

50,000

Total Households

90%

21%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

26%

25%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

10,000

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Orleans Parish, 2023 220714 100% 90%

80,000 34%

70,000 56%

62%

68%

60%

51,854

50,000

50%

40%

40,000

40% 30%

20% 10% 0%

60,000

10,501

26% 10%

30,000

31%

27%

14%

3,426

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

20,000 10,000

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

25%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

90,000

81,800

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ORLEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN OUACHITA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 157,568 • Number of Households: 63,158 Median Household Income: $52,695 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 60.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 27% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 24% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 32,172 households (51%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Ouachita Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Ouachita Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Ouachita Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Ouachita Parish, 2010–2023 220731

25,000

ALICE, 17,161

20,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

15,000

Poverty, 15,011 10,000

5,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

57,072

63,158

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Ouachita Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$770

$1,018

–

$1,421

Food

$435

$1,182

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$193

$557

Taxes

$305

$595

Monthly Total

$2,431

$6,722

ANNUAL TOTAL

$29,172

$80,664

Hourly Wage*

$14.59

$40.33

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Ouachita Parish, 2023 220732 100%

35,000

90%

29,299 53%

1,169

76%

Brownsville CDP

1,774

68%

Calhoun CDP

151

13%

Claiborne CDP

4,897

40%

Lakeshore CDP

1,053

67%

Monroe city

18,383

64%

Richwood town

781

83%

Sterlington town

875

45%

Swartz CDP

1,572

36%

West Monroe city

5,307

55%

25,000 20,000

17,134

16,725

15%

27%

15,000

39%

10,000

20% 10%

Bawcomville CDP

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

51%

50%

30%

% ALICE & Poverty

42%

60%

40%

Total Households

Town

30,000

80% 70%

Ouachita Parish, 2023

32%

22%

5,000

19%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Ouachita Parish, 2023 220734 100%

37,368

Percent of Total Households

70%

35,000

30%

80%

48%

59%

60%

25,000

21,908

50%

20,000

41%

40%

15,000

31%

30%

20%

31%

33% 28%

10% 0%

21%

585

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

30,000

1,853

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

90%

40,000

10,000 5,000

11%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN PLAQUEMINES PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 23,070 • Number of Households: 8,200 Median Household Income: $82,874 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 64.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 26% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 14% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,321 households (41%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Plaquemines Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Plaquemines Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Plaquemines Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Plaquemines Parish, 2010–2023 220751

3,500

3,000 2,500 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

ALICE, 2,134

2,000 1,500 1,000

Poverty, 1,187

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

8,315

8,200

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Plaquemines Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$1,027

$1,423

–

$1,421

Food

$485

$1,317

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Child Care

Miscellaneous

$224

$611

Taxes

$383

$733

Monthly Total

$2,847

$7,454

ANNUAL TOTAL

$34,164

$89,448

Hourly Wage*

$17.08

$44.72

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Plaquemines Parish, 2023

Plaquemines Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Belle Chasse CDP

4,162

29%

Boothville CDP

222

77%

Buras CDP

313

60%

Empire CDP

427

71%

New Orleans Station CDP

775

62%

Port Sulphur CDP

456

57%

Town

220752 100%

4,000

90%

3,500

3,335

70%

2,893

3,000

50%

61%

62%

2,500

60% 1,972

50% 40% 30%

1,500 40%

21%

23%

1,000

20% 10%

2,000

500

18%

15%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

10%

Families With Children ALICE

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Plaquemines Parish, 2023 220754 100%

6,000 5,323

90%

67%

64%

73%

60% 50%

3,000

40%

59%

30%

20%

2,000 1,392

26%

10% 0%

4,000

26%

369

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

70%

5,000

34%

80%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

1,000

693

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN POINTE COUPEE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 20,438 • Number of Households: 8,202 Median Household Income: $59,351 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 55.2% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 4,136 households (50%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Pointe Coupee Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Pointe Coupee Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Pointe Coupee Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Pointe Coupee Parish, 2010–2023 220771

3,500

3,000

ALICE, 2,347

2,500 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,000 Poverty, 1,789

1,500 1,000

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

8,634

8,202

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Pointe Coupee Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$945

$1,106

–

$1,421

Food

$459

$1,245

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$213

$572

Taxes

$356

$634

Monthly Total

$2,701

$6,927

ANNUAL TOTAL

$32,412

$83,124

Hourly Wage*

$16.21

$41.56

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

POINTE COUPEE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Pointe Coupee Parish, 2023

Pointe Coupee Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Fordoche town

415

46%

Livonia town

441

51%

Morganza village

258

60%

New Roads city

1,604

62%

Ventress CDP

518

41%

Town

220772 4,500

100% 3,991

4,000 34%

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

58%

3,500

61%

2,919

60%

2,500

50%

40%

2,000

40% 30%

16%

24%

1,500

1,292

1,000

20% 10%

3,000

Total Households

90%

18%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

23%

26%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

500

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Pointe Coupee Parish, 2023 220774 100%

6,000 5,247

90%

48%

57%

70%

4,000

60% 50%

36%

40%

3,000

2,579 30%

30%

20%

1,000

26%

10%

22%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

2,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

5,000

38%

80%

147

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

14%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

POINTE COUPEE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN RAPIDES PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 126,260 • Number of Households: 50,301 Median Household Income: $51,301 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 56.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 31% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 21% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 26,146 households (52%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Rapides Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Rapides Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Rapides Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Rapides Parish, 2010–2023 220791

20,000

18,000

ALICE, 15,428

16,000 14,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

12,000 10,000

Poverty, 10,718

8,000 6,000

4,000 2,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

47,126

50,301

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Rapides Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$661

$989

–

$1,421

Food

$418

$1,134

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$181

$549

Taxes

$274

$575

Monthly Total

$2,262

$6,617

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,144

$79,404

Hourly Wage*

$13.57

$39.70

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Rapides Parish, 2023 220792 100%

25,000

90%

70%

16,914

55%

Ball town

1,334

39%

Boyce town

347

64%

Cheneyville town

278

81%

Deville CDP

614

53%

Echo CDP

134

31%

Forest Hill village

274

40%

Glenmora town

551

65%

Lecompte town

266

76%

Pineville city

5,932

54%

Woodworth town

794

34%

53% 14,727

14,170

40%

15,000

10,000

39%

20%

32%

20%

Alexandria city

20,000

41%

50%

10%

% ALICE & Poverty

21,404

60%

30%

Total Households

Town

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Rapides Parish, 2023

5,000 27%

18%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

20%

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Rapides Parish, 2023 220794 100%

31,904

90%

40%

57%

58%

60%

25,000 20,000

50% 46%

40% 30%

14,103

15,000 49%

33%

31%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

70%

30,000

35%

80%

35,000

10,000

20% 10% 0%

10%

568

Asian Poverty

5,000

19%

11%

Black ALICE

1,550

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

11%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN RED RIVER PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 7,529 • Number of Households: 3,002 Median Household Income: $44,539 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 48.2% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 28% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 29% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 1,729 households (58%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Red River Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Red River Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Red River Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Red River Parish, 2010–2023 220811

1,400

1,200 Poverty, 874

1,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

800

ALICE, 855

600 400

200 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

3,203

3,002

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Red River Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$623

$825

–

$1,421

Food

$450

$1,221

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$180

$542

Taxes

$273

$556

Monthly Total

$2,254

$6,514

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,048

$78,168

Hourly Wage*

$13.52

$39.08

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

RED RIVER PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Red River Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Coushatta town

723

79%

Edgefield village

104

48%

Hall Summit village

109

47%

Martin village

244

44%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Red River Parish, 2023 220812 100%

1,600 1,463

90%

1,400 37%

43%

1,200

55%

70% 60% 50% 40%

875

800

664

35%

30%

12%

600

30%

400

20% 10%

1,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

33%

28%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

27%

Families With Children ALICE

200

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Red River Parish, 2023 220814 100%

1,823

90%

21%

1,800

1,600 57%

70%

60%

40%

1,400

1,200

1,109

50%

1,000

40%

800

30%

32%

20%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

600

400

39%

10% 0%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

2,000

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

12%

White

200 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

RED RIVER PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN RICHLAND PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 19,908 • Number of Households: 7,251 Median Household Income: $52,960 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 53.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 32% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,933 households (54%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Richland Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Richland Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Richland Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Richland Parish, 2010–2023 220831

3,000

ALICE, 2,323

2,500

2,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,500

Poverty, 1,610

1,000

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

7,401

7,251

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Richland Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$616

$816

–

$1,421

Food

$426

$1,158

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$177

$534

Taxes

$266

$538

Monthly Total

$2,213

$6,416

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,556

$76,992

Hourly Wage*

$13.28

$38.50

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Richland Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Delhi town

968

66%

Mangham town

277

62%

Rayville town

1,113

80%

Start CDP

441

37%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Richland Parish, 2023 220832 100%

3,500

Percent of Total Households

80%

2,939

3,000

47%

42%

49%

70%

2,500 2,172

2,140

60%

2,000

50%

14%

40% 30%

1,000

20% 10%

1,500

40%

39%

Total Households

90%

37%

500 18%

14%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Richland Parish, 2023 220834 100%

4,689

90%

4,500

21%

4,000 57%

70%

60%

46%

50%

79%

3,500

3,000

2,357

2,500

40%

2,000

30%

36%

20%

33%

21%

10% 0

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

122

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

5,000

1,500

1,000 500

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN SABINE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 22,085 • Number of Households: 8,485 Median Household Income: $52,047 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 46.7% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 32% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 4,649 households (55%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Sabine Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Sabine Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Sabine Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Sabine Parish, 2010–2023 220851

3,500

3,000 ALICE, 2,747

2,500 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,000 Poverty, 1,902

1,500 1,000

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

9,133

8,485

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Sabine Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$594

$889

–

$1,421

Food

$429

$1,166

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$175

$542

Taxes

$262

$558

Monthly Total

$2,188

$6,525

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,256

$78,300

Hourly Wage*

$13.13

$39.15

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

SABINE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Sabine Parish, 2023

Sabine Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Converse village

163

46%

Florien village

262

66%

Fort Jesup CDP

187

61%

Many town

768

68%

Noble village

137

45%

Pleasant Hill village

277

73%

Zwolle town

647

65%

Town

220852 100%

4,000

Percent of Total Households

80%

3,500

3,382 42%

42%

2,793

54%

70%

2,500

2,310

60% 50% 40%

2,000 36%

39%

19%

1,500

30%

1,000

20% 10%

3,000 Total Households

90%

27%

22%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

500

19%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Sabine Parish, 2023 220854 100%

7,000

90%

6,048

Percent of Total Households

80%

41%

51%

70%

6,000 5,000

40%

60%

4,000

50% 3,000

40% 54%

30% 43%

20%

1,104

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

2,000 1,000

10% 0%

36%

Total Households

17%

251

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

12%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

SABINE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. BERNARD PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 44,172 • Number of Households: 15,803 Median Household Income: $57,638 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 59.2% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 8,921 households (56%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. Bernard Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. Bernard Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. Bernard Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. Bernard Parish, 2010–2023 220871

7,000

ALICE, 5,484

6,000 5,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

4,000 3,000

Poverty, 3,437

2,000

1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

12,235

15,803

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. Bernard Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$933

$1,300

–

$1,421

Food

$482

$1,309

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$214

$598

Taxes

$358

$699

Monthly Total

$2,715

$7,276

ANNUAL TOTAL

$32,580

$87,312

Hourly Wage*

$16.29

$43.66

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. BERNARD PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. Bernard Parish, 2023

St. Bernard Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Arabi CDP

1,858

60%

Chalmette CDP

7,900

56%

Meraux CDP

2,508

46%

Poydras CDP

1,025

64%

Violet CDP

1,599

62%

Town

220872 8,000

7,596

90%

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

42%

49%

50%

3,443

46%

4,000 3,000

35%

2,000

20%

5,000

26%

40%

10%

6,000 4,764

60%

30%

7,000

34%

Total Households

100%

32%

1,000

20%

16%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. Bernard Parish, 2023 220874 100%

12,000

90%

31%

70%

9,853

34%

10,000

50%

65%

8,000

60% 50%

6,000

52%

40% 30%

20%

37% 1,834

34%

10% 0%

48% 3,368

224

Asian Poverty

18%

17%

Black ALICE

2,000 13%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

4,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. BERNARD PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. CHARLES PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 51,863 • Number of Households: 18,622 Median Household Income: $82,172 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 64.8% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 32% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 7,925 households (43%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. Charles Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. Charles Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. Charles Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. Charles Parish, 2010–2023 220891

7,000

ALICE, 5,887

6,000 5,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

4,000 3,000 2,000

Poverty, 2,038

1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

18,700

18,622

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. Charles Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$968

$1,348

–

$1,421

Food

$526

$1,429

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$222

$615

Taxes

$379

$742

Monthly Total

$2,823

$7,504

ANNUAL TOTAL

$33,876

$90,048

Hourly Wage*

$16.94

$45.02

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. CHARLES PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. Charles Parish, 2023 220892 9,000

100%

8,000

7,736

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

56%

62%

6,000

60%

4,645

5,000

50% 4,000

40% 30%

27%

20% 10%

3,000

34%

10%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

% ALICE & Poverty

Ama CDP

536

48%

Bayou Gauche CDP

510

12%

Boutte CDP

818

41%

Des Allemands CDP

849

32%

Destrehan CDP

4,333

35%

Hahnville CDP

1,178

48%

Killona CDP

118

80%

Luling CDP

5,190

44%

Montz CDP

752

33%

New Sarpy CDP

436

61%

Norco CDP

1,242

51%

Paradis CDP

333

47%

St. Rose CDP

2,441

52%

7,000

53%

6,241

Total Households

Town

Total Households

90%

St. Charles Parish, 2023

2,000 1,000

11%

13%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. Charles Parish, 2023 220894 100%

14,000 12,523

Percent of Total Households

12,000

30%

80% 70%

60%

64%

70%

10,000 8,000

88%

50% 6,000

54%

40%

4,070

30%

20% 10% 0%

4,000 31%

24% 12%

162

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

2,000

996

16%

Total Households

90%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. CHARLES PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. HELENA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 10,849 • Number of Households: 4,101 Median Household Income: $50,193 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 55.1% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 31% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 31% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 2,541 households (62%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. Helena Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. Helena Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. Helena Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. Helena Parish, 2010–2023 220911

1,800

1,600

ALICE, 1,288

1,400

1,200 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

Poverty, 1,253

1,000 800

600 400 200

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

4,072

4,101

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. Helena Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$945

$1,106

–

$1,421

Food

$488

$1,325

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$216

$580

Taxes

$363

$654

Monthly Total

$2,740

$7,035

ANNUAL TOTAL

$32,880

$84,420

Hourly Wage*

$16.44

$42.21

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. HELENA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

St. Helena Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Greensburg town

495

75%

Montpelier village

107

74%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. Helena Parish, 2023 220912

90%

Percent of Total Households

80%

1,800

1,670 1,488

36%

39%

40%

1,400

70%

1,200

60% 50%

943

1,000

21%

34%

800

35%

40%

600

30% 20% 10%

1,600

400

40%

30%

25%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

Total Households

100%

200

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. Helena Parish, 2023 220914 2,500

100% 18%

90%

2,060 1,870

70%

2,000

61% 42%

60%

1,500

50%

1,000

40%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

30%

20%

30%

40%

10% 0%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

500

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. HELENA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. JAMES PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 19,797 • Number of Households: 7,436 Median Household Income: $64,536 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 58.7% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,481 households (47%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. James Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. James Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. James Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. James Parish, 2010–2023 220931

3,000

ALICE, 2,592

2,500

2,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,500

1,000 Poverty, 889

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

7,513

7,436

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. James Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$726

$1,012

–

$1,421

Food

$541

$1,469

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$200

$585

Taxes

$321

$667

Monthly Total

$2,516

$7,103

ANNUAL TOTAL

$30,192

$85,236

Hourly Wage*

$15.10

$42.62

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. JAMES PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. James Parish, 2023 220932 100%

3,500 3,182

90%

3,000

70%

49%

51%

60%

2,242 2,012

60%

30%

2,000 1,500 36%

41%

% ALICE & Poverty

Convent CDP

206

57%

Gramercy town

953

44%

Grand Point CDP

860

25%

Hester CDP

249

19%

Lutcher town

1,134

59%

Moonshine CDP

106

100%

North Vacherie CDP

848

70%

Paulina CDP

861

40%

South Vacherie CDP

1,217

34%

St. James CDP

168

59%

Union CDP

149

44%

Welcome CDP

294

61%

2,500

50% 40%

Total Households

Town

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

St. James Parish, 2023

1,000

25%

20% 500

10%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

15%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. James Parish, 2023 220934 100%

4,500

Percent of Total Households

3,860

23% 37%

80%

3,382

4,000 3,500

70%

69%

60%

3,000 2,500

50% 2,000

40%

77%

50%

1,500

30%

1,000

20%

29%

10% 0%

Total Households

90%

Asian Poverty

123

13%

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

500 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. JAMES PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 41,342 • Number of Households: 14,922 Median Household Income: $67,418 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 61.5% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 7,094 households (48%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. John the Baptist Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. John the Baptist Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. John the Baptist Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/ Household-Budgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. John the Baptist Parish, 2010–2023 220951

6,000

ALICE, 5,153

5,000

4,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

3,000

2,000 Poverty, 1,941

1,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

15,948

14,922

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. John the Baptist Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$933

$1,300

–

$1,421

Food

$494

$1,341

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$216

$601

Taxes

$361

$708

Monthly Total

$2,732

$7,320

ANNUAL TOTAL

$32,784

$87,840

Hourly Wage*

$16.39

$43.92

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. John the Baptist Parish, 2023

St. John the Baptist Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Edgard CDP

611

40%

Garyville CDP

737

33%

Laplace CDP

10,404

49%

Reserve CDP

2,644

51%

Wallace CDP

457

37%

Town

220952 100%

8,000 7,104

7,000

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

52%

6,000

53%

60%

4,367

50%

4,000

3,451

40% 30%

3,000 36%

33%

12%

15%

14%

Families With Children

65 and Over

33%

2,000

20% 10%

5,000

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

Total Households

90%

1,000

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. John the Baptist Parish, 2023 220954 100% 90%

8,000 7,000

49%

70%

55%

66%

5,286

60%

6,000 5,000

50% 4,000

40%

3,000

41%

30%

36%

20%

30%

10% 0%

10%

Asian Poverty

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

2,000 1,000

Black ALICE

1,004

Total Households

80% Percent of Total Households

9,000

8,175

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. LANDRY PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 81,464 • Number of Households: 34,635 Median Household Income: $41,393 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 50.3% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 28% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 26% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 18,989 households (55%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. Landry Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. Landry Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. Landry Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. Landry Parish, 2010–2023 220971

12,000

ALICE, 9,842 10,000

Poverty, 9,147

8,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

6,000

4,000

2,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

30,518

34,635

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. Landry Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$614

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$429

$1,166

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$177

$535

Taxes

$266

$539

Monthly Total

$2,214

$6,424

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,568

$77,088

Hourly Wage*

$13.28

$38.54

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. Landry Parish, 2023 220972 100%

16,724

90%

16,000 41%

42%

12,000

60%

40%

9,053

8,858

50% 32%

6,000

30%

Arnaudville town

626

71%

Cankton village

208

51%

Eunice city

3,967

60%

Grand Coteau town

459

52%

Krotz Springs town

318

49%

Lawtell CDP

520

51%

Leonville town

672

62%

Melville town

257

67%

Opelousas city

5,945

65%

Port Barre town

841

54%

Sunset town

998

38%

Washington town

372

76%

4,000

20% 10%

10,000 8,000

36%

14%

% ALICE & Poverty

14,000

54%

70%

Total Households

Town

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

18,000

St. Landry Parish, 2023

32%

26%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

23%

Families With Children ALICE

2,000

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. Landry Parish, 2023 220974 100%

18,177

90%

37%

70%

16,000 54%

55% 68%

11,816

60%

10,000

38%

40%

8,000

34%

35%

20% 10% 0%

14,000

12,000

50%

30%

18,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

20,000

6,000

4,000 25%

24%

109

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

733

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

12%

White

2,000 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. MARTIN PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 51,559 • Number of Households: 19,963 Median Household Income: $53,394 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 59.2% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 34% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 10,600 households (53%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. Martin Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. Martin Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. Martin Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. Martin Parish, 2010–2023 220991

9,000

8,000

ALICE, 6,776

7,000

6,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

5,000 4,000 Poverty, 3,824

3,000 2,000 1,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

18,703

19,963

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. Martin Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$724

$1,082

–

$1,421

Food

$450

$1,221

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$190

$567

Taxes

$297

$621

Monthly Total

$2,389

$6,861

ANNUAL TOTAL

$28,668

$82,332

Hourly Wage*

$14.33

$41.17

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. MARTIN PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. Martin Parish, 2023

St. Martin Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Breaux Bridge city

2,884

59%

Cade CDP

769

46%

Catahoula CDP

172

63%

Cecilia CDP

472

49%

Henderson town

588

66%

Parks village

241

47%

St. Martinville city

2,735

72%

Town

220992 100%

10,000 8,867

Percent of Total Households

80%

9,000 34%

8,000

46%

70%

7,000

62%

60%

5,604

5,492

50% 40%

5,000 47%

4,000

35%

30%

3,000

19%

20% 10%

6,000

Total Households

90%

2,000 19%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

1,000

19%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. Martin Parish, 2023 220994 100%

13,040

Percent of Total Households

80%

28%

12,000 45%

46%

55%

70%

60%

8,000

50%

49%

40% 30%

10,000

5,483

44%

6,000 46%

34%

Total Households

90%

14,000

4,000

20% 10% 0%

2,000

23%

10%

121

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

679

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

11%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. MARTIN PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. MARY PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 48,455 • Number of Households: 18,705 Median Household Income: $51,768 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 54.7% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 30% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 23% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 9,820 households (52%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. Mary Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. Mary Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. Mary Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. Mary Parish, 2010–2023 221011

9,000

8,000 7,000

ALICE, 5,529

6,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

5,000 4,000

Poverty, 4,291

3,000 2,000 1,000

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

20,249

18,705

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. Mary Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$673

$952

–

$1,421

Food

$426

$1,158

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$183

$548

Taxes

$279

$572

Monthly Total

$2,289

$6,600

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,468

$79,200

Hourly Wage*

$13.73

$39.60

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. Mary Parish, 2023 221012 9,000

100% 8,072

Percent of Total Households

80%

46%

5,717 4,916

6,000 5,000

50% 4,000 18%

33%

35%

3,000

30%

741

61%

Baldwin town

784

75%

Bayou Vista CDP

1,679

56%

Berwick town

1,672

50%

Centerville CDP

315

54%

Charenton CDP

530

53%

Franklin city

2,482

58%

Morgan City city

4,328

49%

Patterson city

1,953

61%

Siracusaville CDP

193

Sorrel CDP

221

42%

2,000

20%

Amelia CDP

7,000

45%

52%

60%

10%

% ALICE & Poverty

8,000

70%

40%

Total Households

Town

Total Households

90%

St. Mary Parish, 2023

30%

21%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

1,000

20%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. Mary Parish, 2023 221014 100%

10,892

90%

37%

70%

10,000

40% 52%

55%

8,000

60% 50% 39%

40% 30%

6,000

5,334

40% 34%

35%

20%

14%

234

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

2,000

1,424

24%

10%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

4,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

12,000

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN ST. TAMMANY PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 275,583 • Number of Households: 106,164 Median Household Income: $76,420 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 63.8% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 30% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 45,275 households (43%) were below the ALICE Threshold in St. Tammany Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in St. Tammany Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in St. Tammany Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, St. Tammany Parish, 2010–2023 221031

40,000

ALICE, 31,853

35,000 30,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

25,000 20,000 15,000 Poverty, 13,422

10,000

5,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

86,363

106,164

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, St. Tammany Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$957

$1,331

–

$1,421

Food

$497

$1,349

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$218

$605

Taxes

$368

$717

Monthly Total

$2,768

$7,372

ANNUAL TOTAL

$33,216

$88,464

Hourly Wage*

$16.61

$44.23

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, St. Tammany Parish, 2023 221032 100%

45,000

42,194

90% 32,679

66%

30,000 25,000 20,000

40%

10%

Abita Springs town

1,096

44%

Covington city

4,417

42%

Eden Isle CDP

3,438

35%

Folsom village

357

65%

Lacombe CDP

2,782

48%

Madisonville town

396

32%

Mandeville city

5,552

40%

Pearl River town

961

53%

Slidell city

11,033

47%

Sun village

203

49%

35,000

50%

20%

% ALICE & Poverty

15,000

43% 29%

18%

10,000 5,000

16%

11%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

11%

Families With Children ALICE

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

46%

31,291

60%

30%

Total Households

Town

40,000

80% 70%

St. Tammany Parish, 2023

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, St. Tammany Parish, 2023 221034 100%

90,000 78,877

90%

70%

43%

80,000 70,000

57%

59%

61%

60%

60,000 50,000

50% 40,000

40%

45%

30%

20%

36%

40%

11,821

10% 0%

30,000

1,021

12%

Asian Poverty

7,702

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

20,000 10,000

Black ALICE

32%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN TANGIPAHOA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 138,064 • Number of Households: 54,627 Median Household Income: $54,417 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 60.3% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 33% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 27,884 households (51%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Tangipahoa Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Tangipahoa Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Tangipahoa Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Tangipahoa Parish, 2010–2023 221051

20,000

ALICE, 17,785

18,000 16,000 14,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

12,000 10,000 Poverty, 10,099

8,000 6,000

4,000 2,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

43,228

54,627

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Tangipahoa Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$853

$1,096

–

$1,421

Food

$479

$1,301

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$206

$577

Taxes

$337

$645

Monthly Total

$2,603

$6,989

ANNUAL TOTAL

$31,236

$83,868

Hourly Wage*

$15.62

$41.93

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

TANGIPAHOA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Tangipahoa Parish, 2023 221052 100%

20,000 14,300

34%

13,556 42%

21%

15,000

10,000

20%

1,510

72%

Hammond city

6,890

62%

Independence town

720

61%

Kentwood town

708

76%

Natalbany CDP

1,100

76%

Ponchatoula city

3,318

57%

Roseland town

400

79%

Tangipahoa village

173

90%

Tickfaw village

278

51%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

57%

50%

10%

Amite City town

25,000

43%

48%

60%

30%

% ALICE & Poverty

30,000

70%

40%

Total Households

Town

26,771

90% 80%

Tangipahoa Parish, 2023

5,000 22%

18%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

15%

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Tangipahoa Parish, 2023 221054 100% 28%

Percent of Total Households

35,000

33%

80%

53%

54%

70%

25,000

60% 50%

40%

20,000

46% 13,622

72%

30%

15,000 35%

35%

20% 21%

10% 0%

30,000

11%

405

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

2,096

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

90%

40,000 36,232

10,000 5,000

11%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

TANGIPAHOA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN TENSAS PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 3,992 • Number of Households: 1,629 Median Household Income: $36,074 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 43.1% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 37% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 29% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 1,081 households (66%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Tensas Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Tensas Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Tensas Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Tensas Parish, 2010–2023 221071

800 700

ALICE, 610

600

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

500 Poverty, 471

400 300 200

100 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

2,165

1,629

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Tensas Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$614

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$420

$1,142

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$176

$533

Taxes

$264

$533

Monthly Total

$2,202

$6,392

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,424

$76,704

Hourly Wage*

$13.21

$38.35

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

TENSAS PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Tensas Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Newellton town

421

83%

St. Joseph town

312

75%

Waterproof town

202

87%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Tensas Parish, 2023 221072

90%

Percent of Total Households

80%

800

737

15%

672 35%

38%

600

25%

70%

500

60% 50% 40%

400

37%

41%

300

30%

60%

220 200

20% 10%

700

28%

21%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

Total Households

100%

100

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Tensas Parish, 2023 221074 100%

1,000

90%

21%

905

900

800 52%

70%

60%

663

700

600

47%

50%

500

40%

400

30%

37%

20%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

300

200

32%

10% 0%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

11%

White

100 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

TENSAS PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN TERREBONNE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 103,616 • Number of Households: 42,203 Median Household Income: $64,084 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 58.2% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 15% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 18,750 households (44%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Terrebonne Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Terrebonne Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Terrebonne Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Terrebonne Parish, 2010–2023 221091

14,000

ALICE, 12,423

12,000 10,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

8,000 6,000

Poverty, 6,327

4,000

2,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

38,138

42,203

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Terrebonne Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$722

$1,079

–

$1,421

Food

$459

$1,245

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$191

$569

Taxes

$299

$627

Monthly Total

$2,399

$6,890

ANNUAL TOTAL

$28,788

$82,680

Hourly Wage*

$14.39

$41.34

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

TERREBONNE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Terrebonne Parish, 2023 221092 100%

37%

8,419

36%

Bourg CDP

901

24%

Chauvin CDP

875

53%

Dulac CDP

293

59%

Gray CDP

2,141

43%

Houma city

13,561

50%

Montegut CDP

464

57%

Presquille CDP

531

24%

Schriever CDP

2,662

48%

62%

14,000

13,035 11,131

50%

12,000 10,000

44%

40% 30%

8,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

Bayou Cane CDP

16,000

60%

6,000

16% 30%

4,000

10%

% ALICE & Poverty

18,000

80%

20%

Total Households

Town

20,000 18,037

90%

70%

Terrebonne Parish, 2023

22%

19%

Families With Children

65 and Over

2,000

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Terrebonne Parish, 2023 221094 100%

35,000

Percent of Total Households

29,782

29%

80%

50%

70%

60%

61%

76%

30,000 25,000 20,000

50% 55%

40% 30%

15,000

7,567

41% 29%

20% 10% 0%

24% 364

16%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

1,976

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

90%

10,000 5,000

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

TERREBONNE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN UNION PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 20,914 • Number of Households: 8,247 Median Household Income: $45,743 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 48.3% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 27% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 4,577 households (55%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Union Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Union Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Union Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Union Parish, 2010–2023 221111

3,500

3,000 ALICE, 2,372

2,500 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,000

Poverty, 2,205

1,500 1,000

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

8,146

8,247

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Union Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$732

$969

–

$1,421

Food

$444

$1,205

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$190

$554

Taxes

$298

$589

Monthly Total

$2,392

$6,687

ANNUAL TOTAL

$28,704

$80,244

Hourly Wage*

$14.35

$40.12

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Union Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Bernice town

526

76%

Farmerville town

1,126

75%

Junction City village

231

69%

Marion town

338

83%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Union Parish, 2023 221112 100%

4,000

3,660

90%

70%

3,500 39%

42%

49%

2,755

2,500

60% 9%

50%

2,000

1,832 36%

40% 30%

1,500

34%

1,000

49%

20% 10%

3,000

500

25%

17%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Union Parish, 2023 221114 100%

7,000 18%

90%

26%

5,718

6,000

56%

70%

60%

46%

4,000

41%

50%

3,000

40%

2,214

30%

32%

20%

37%

34%

10% 0%

5,000

Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

2,000 1,000

237

Asian

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

12%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN VERMILION PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 57,031 • Number of Households: 21,914 Median Household Income: $57,537 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 57.1% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 29% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 10,627 households (48%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Vermilion Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Vermilion Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Vermilion Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Vermilion Parish, 2010–2023 221131

7,000

ALICE, 6,388

6,000 5,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

4,000

Poverty, 4,239

3,000 2,000

1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

22,122

21,914

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Vermilion Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$649

$897

–

$1,421

Food

$432

$1,174

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$181

$544

Taxes

$275

$562

Monthly Total

$2,265

$6,547

ANNUAL TOTAL

$27,180

$78,564

Hourly Wage*

$13.59

$39.28

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

VERMILION PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Vermilion Parish, 2023

Vermilion Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Abbeville city

4,711

66%

Delcambre town

827

47%

Erath town

798

59%

Gueydan town

629

70%

Kaplan city

1,739

58%

Maurice village

841

28%

Perry CDP

393

43%

Town

221132 100%

10,000 9,062

9,000

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

53%

57%

8,000

41%

7,151

7,000 5,701

60% 50%

5,000

40% 30%

4,000

42%

17%

31%

3,000

20% 10%

6,000

Total Households

90%

2,000 26%

16%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

1,000

17%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Vermilion Parish, 2023 221134 100%

20,000 17,249

90%

34%

70%

16,000

53%

55% 68%

60%

10,000 49%

40%

8,000 34%

39%

20%

3,063

10% 0%

14,000

12,000

50%

30%

18,000

370

18%

Asian Poverty

10%

Black ALICE

22%

6,000

4,000 720

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

11%

White

2,000 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

VERMILION PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN VERNON PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 47,764 • Number of Households: 17,754 Median Household Income: $58,281 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 59.6% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 33% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 19% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 9,209 households (52%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Vernon Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Vernon Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Vernon Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Vernon Parish, 2010–2023 221151

8,000 7,000

ALICE, 5,900

6,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

5,000 4,000 3,000

Poverty, 3,309

2,000

1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

18,079

17,754

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Vernon Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$798

$1,057

–

$1,421

Food

$465

$1,261

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$199

$569

Taxes

$320

$625

Monthly Total

$2,510

$6,882

ANNUAL TOTAL

$30,120

$82,584

Hourly Wage*

$15.06

$41.29

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Vernon Parish, 2023 221152

7,928

Percent of Total Households

49%

51% 5,693

6,000 5,000 4,133

40%

38%

24%

38%

4,000 3,000

34%

1,028

66%

Fort Polk South CDP

2,219

51%

Hornbeck town

200

64%

Leesville city

2,411

65%

New Llano town

1,063

61%

Pitkin CDP

177

Rosepine town

671

51%

Simpson village

160

39%

2,000

20%

253

Fort Polk North CDP

7,000

50%

10%

Anacoco village

8,000 41%

60%

30%

% ALICE & Poverty

Total Households

90%

70%

Total Households

Town

9,000

100%

80%

Vernon Parish, 2023

25%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

1,000

21%

13%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Vernon Parish, 2023 221154 100%

14,000 12,663

90%

42%

51%

59%

60%

10,000 8,000

50%

30%

46% 28%

38%

4,000

2,462

20% 10%

6,000

45%

40%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

70%

12,000

36%

80%

13%

269

Asian Poverty

1,507

19%

12%

Black ALICE

11%

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

2,000

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN WASHINGTON PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 45,238 • Number of Households: 17,651 Median Household Income: $42,776 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 50.8% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 34% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 25% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 10,394 households (59%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Washington Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Washington Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Washington Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Washington Parish, 2010–2023 221171

7,000

ALICE, 5,997

6,000 5,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

4,000

Poverty, 4,397

3,000 2,000

1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

17,237

17,651

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Washington Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$690

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$479

$1,301

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$190

$548

Taxes

$296

$574

Monthly Total

$2,383

$6,607

ANNUAL TOTAL

$28,596

$79,284

Hourly Wage*

$14.30

$39.64

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

WASHINGTON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Washington Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Angie village

116

45%

Bogalusa city

4,173

66%

Franklinton town

1,606

68%

Varnado village

135

53%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Washington Parish, 2023 221172 100%

8,000 7,153

Percent of Total Households

80%

7,000

41%

39%

44%

70%

5,396

5,102

5,000

60% 50% 40%

4,000

20% 38%

42%

3,000

30%

2,000

20% 10%

6,000 Total Households

90%

36% 21%

1,000

19%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Washington Parish, 2023 221174 100%

11,331

90%

25%

10,000

80%

48%

70%

8,000

72%

60% 50%

51%

6,000

5,438

40% 40%

30%

20%

2,000

25%

10% 0%

4,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

12,000

19%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

455

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

12%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

WASHINGTON PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN WEBSTER PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 36,189 • Number of Households: 14,761 Median Household Income: $37,396 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 47.0% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 36% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 28% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 9,449 households (64%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Webster Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Webster Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Webster Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Webster Parish, 2010–2023 221191

7,000

ALICE, 5,258

6,000 5,000 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

4,000

Poverty, 4,191

3,000 2,000

1,000 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

16,605

14,761

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Webster Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$614

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$429

$1,166

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$177

$535

Taxes

$266

$539

Monthly Total

$2,214

$6,424

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,568

$77,088

Hourly Wage*

$13.28

$38.54

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

WEBSTER PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Webster Parish, 2023 221192 100%

253

66%

Cullen town

328

81%

Dixie Inn village

131

83%

Doyline village

277

69%

Dubberly village

124

56%

Minden city

4,817

71%

Sarepta town

266

50%

Sibley town

507

72%

Springhill city

1,933

79%

5,000 4,000

3,668 21%

40%

3,000

42%

30%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

4,864

40%

2,000

20%

Cotton Valley town

6,000

38%

39%

60%

10%

% ALICE & Poverty

6,229 32%

70%

50%

Total Households

Town

7,000

90% 80%

Webster Parish, 2023

40% 28%

1,000

20%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Webster Parish, 2023 221194 100%

9,146

17%

90%

39%

46%

70%

8,000 7,000

60%

49%

50%

6,000

5,110

5,000

41%

40%

4,000 43%

30%

20%

20% 18

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

3,000

2,000

34%

10% 0%

9,000

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

10,000

207

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

11%

White

1,000 0

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

WEBSTER PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 27,666 • Number of Households: 10,400 Median Household Income: $87,320 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 63.7% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 25% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 13% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 3,868 households (37%) were below the ALICE Threshold in West Baton Rouge Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in West Baton Rouge Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in West Baton Rouge Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/ Household-Budgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, West Baton Rouge Parish, 2010–2023 221211

3,500

3,000

ALICE, 2,556

2,500 Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

2,000 1,500

Poverty, 1,312

1,000

500 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

8,363

10,400

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, West Baton Rouge Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$978

$1,205

–

$1,421

Food

$482

$1,309

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$219

$588

Taxes

$370

$675

Monthly Total

$2,777

$7,147

ANNUAL TOTAL

$33,324

$85,764

Hourly Wage*

$16.66

$42.88

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

West Baton Rouge Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Addis town

2,784

28%

Brusly town

918

29%

Erwinville CDP

669

50%

Port Allen city

2,186

53%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, West Baton Rouge Parish, 2023 221212 100%

6,000

90%

5,198 5,000

70%

51% 66%

4,000

67%

60% 50%

2,678

2,524

3,000

40%

20%

17%

26%

1,000

10%

2,000

31%

30%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

ALICE

16%

18%

Families With Children

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, West Baton Rouge Parish, 2023 221214 100%

7,000

90%

5,936

6,000

51%

70%

5,000 71%

60%

4,000

3,669

50% 3,000

40%

28%

30%

610

21%

10% 0%

2,000

49%

20%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

26%

1,000

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN WEST CARROLL PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 9,622 • Number of Households: 3,875 Median Household Income: $48,514 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 50.6% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 35% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 18% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 2,062 households (53%) were below the ALICE Threshold in West Carroll Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in West Carroll Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in West Carroll Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, West Carroll Parish, 2010–2023 221231

1,600

ALICE, 1,365

1,400 1,200

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,000 800 600

Poverty, 697

400

200 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

4,061

3,875

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, West Carroll Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$614

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$432

$1,174

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$177

$536

Taxes

$267

$541

Monthly Total

$2,218

$6,435

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,616

$77,220

Hourly Wage*

$13.31

$38.61

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

WEST CARROLL PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

West Carroll Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Epps village

119

48%

Kilbourne village

189

50%

Oak Grove town

605

59%

Pioneer village

126

32%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, West Carroll Parish, 2023 221232 1,800

100% 1,635

1,600

Percent of Total Households

80% 70%

1,402

38%

45% 56%

1,200

60%

1,000

838

50%

800

40% 30%

33%

48%

600

25%

400

20% 10%

1,400 Total Households

90%

22%

19%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

200

14%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, West Carroll Parish, 2023 221234 100%

3,194

90%

50%

70%

60%

2,500 2,000

50% 1,500

53%

40%

39%

30%

20%

1,000

559 500

10% 0%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

3,000

31%

80%

3,500

16%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

12%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

WEST CARROLL PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN WEST FELICIANA PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 15,381 • Number of Households: 3,911 Median Household Income: $74,277 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 44.7% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 31% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 11% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 1,638 households (42%) were below the ALICE Threshold in West Feliciana Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in West Feliciana Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in West Feliciana Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, West Feliciana Parish, 2010–2023 221251

1,600 1,400 1,200

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

ALICE, 1,208

1,000 800 600 400

Poverty, 430

200 0

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

4,116

3,911

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, West Feliciana Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$963

$1,187

–

$1,421

Food

$465

$1,261

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$216

$582

Taxes

$362

$658

Monthly Total

$2,734

$7,058

ANNUAL TOTAL

$32,808

$84,696

Hourly Wage*

$16.40

$42.35

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

WEST FELICIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

West Feliciana Parish, 2023 Town St. Francisville town

Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

633

59%

Household Financial Status by Household Type, West Feliciana Parish, 2023 221252 100%

1,800

1,695

90%

1,600

70%

1,400

51% 69%

60%

1,215

59% 1,001

1,200 1,000

50% 800

40% 30%

600

37%

10%

33%

18%

20%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

400 200

13%

12%

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, West Feliciana Parish, 2023 221254 100%

3,000 2,667

90%

2,500

41%

70%

65%

2,000

60% 50%

1,500

40%

38%

1,137 1,000

30%

20%

32% 21%

10% 0%

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

White

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

500

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

WEST FELICIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA

ALICE IN WINN PARISH

2023 Point-in-Time Data

Population: 13,506 • Number of Households: 4,883 Median Household Income: $46,368 (state: $58,229) Labor Force Participation Rate: 46.2% (state: 59.2%) ALICE Households: 37% (state: 30%) • Households in Poverty: 22% (state: 19%)

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials. Households move below or above the ALICE Threshold as economic factors and circumstances change. The line graph to the right shows the number of ALICE and poverty-level households (solid blue lines), as well as the trend over time (dotted gray lines). By 2023, 2,855 households (58%) were below the ALICE Threshold in Winn Parish.

The Cost of Basics Outpaces Wages

The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in the current economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college or retirement. The Household Survival Budget is calculated at the county level and by household composition, as costs can vary greatly depending on location and household needs. In 2023, household costs in Winn Parish were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $14,580 for a single adult and $30,000 for a family of four. To see costs for different household compositions in Winn Parish, visit UnitedForALICE.org/HouseholdBudgets/Louisiana

2025 STATE OF ALICE

ALICE and Poverty-Level Households, Winn Parish, 2010–2023 221271

2,500

ALICE, 1,805

2,000

Households

Trends in Financial Hardship

1,500

1,000 Poverty, 1,050

500

2010

Total Households

2012

2014

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2010

2023

5,462

4,883

Note: See an interactive version of this data at UnitedForALICE.org/Louisiana

Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2010–2023; American Community Survey, 2010–2023

Household Survival Budget, Winn Parish, 2023 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Single Adult Monthly Costs Housing

$624

$814

–

$1,421

Food

$438

$1,190

Transportation

$456

$983

Health Care

$186

$850

Technology

$86

$116

Miscellaneous

$179

$537

Taxes

$271

$545

Monthly Total

$2,240

$6,456

ANNUAL TOTAL

$26,880

$77,472

Hourly Wage*

$13.44

$38.74

Child Care

*Full-time wage required to support this budget

For ALICE Houehold Survival Budget sources, visit UnitedForALICE.org/Methodology

WINN PARISH, LOUISIANA

Financial Hardship is Not Evenly Distributed

Winn Parish, 2023 Total Households

% ALICE & Poverty

Dodson village

119

78%

Joyce CDP

103

88%

St. Maurice CDP

102

74%

Winnfield city

1,407

66%

Town

Household Financial Status by Household Type, Winn Parish, 2023 221272 100%

2,500

90%

2,064

37%

42%

46%

2,000 1,715

70% 60%

1,500

50% 40% 30%

28%

41%

1,000

38%

20% 10%

1,104

500

30%

22%

16%

Single or Cohabiting Poverty

Families With Children ALICE

Total Households

Percent of Total Households

80%

65 and Over

Above ALICE Threshold

Total Households

Note: Families with children include married-parent, single-female-headed, and single-male-headed households. Sources: ALICE Threshold, 2023; American Community Survey, 2023

Household Financial Status by Race/Ethnicity, Winn Parish, 2023 221274 100%

3,233 28%

28%

3,000

Percent of Total Households

80%

48%

70%

60%

2,500 2,000

50%

49%

1,500

1,316

40%

72%

34%

30%

Total Households

90%

3,500

1,000

20% 23%

10% 0%

204

Asian Poverty

Black ALICE

Hispanic

Above ALICE Threshold

500 18%

White

Total Households

2025 STATE OF ALICE

WINN PARISH, LOUISIANA

2025 State of ALICE Report for Louisiana