ALL ABOUT ALICE IN 2025
The latest ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report reveals that the annual cost to make ends meet for a family of four with an infant and a toddler has surged past $80,000 in our county. And that’s just a microcosm of the difficulties facing over 90,000 households in our county who live below the ALICE threshold. The new data from United Way Charlotte County and its research partner, United For ALICE, crystallizes the dynamics of an uncertain economy, housing expenses, and the failure of wages to keep pace with the cost of living. Clearly, the challenges continue to mount for Florida households living paycheck to paycheck. But United Way Charlotte County’s focus on Educational Opportunity, Financial Security and Community Resiliency creates an interconnected path that empowers individuals with the Freedom To Rise. Visit ALICE in Florida to learn more about the report. Sign up for an ALICE presentation to the right, and check out our new additions to this page.
ALICE in the labor force
ALICE households keep Charlotte County’s economy running — yet many still struggle to afford the basics. In 2023, 30,431 households (34%) were ALICE, earning above the poverty level but below the cost of living, and another 7,901 households (9%) were living in poverty. That means more than 4 in 10 households locally are financially insecure, despite working hard in essential jobs that power our community.
Click here to learn more about ALICE in the labor force.
Indicators of Well-Being
Beyond income, many other factors influence the stability of ALICE households. The Indicators of Well-Being tool tracks how issues like internet access, adults 65+ living alone, disconnected youth, teen birth rates, and dozens of other variables intersect with financial hardship across Florida — including here in Charlotte County. These 50 indicators help paint a fuller picture of the challenges our neighbors face while living below the ALICE Threshold.
Explore the data here.
Learn More About ALICE in Charlotte County
United Way Charlotte County has shared ongoing insights about ALICE households through local columns and community updates. These articles highlight real stories, local data, and practical solutions that impact hardworking families in our area.
Read more from our ALICE series:
• Seeing ALICE clearly: Awareness leads to understanding—and action
• State of ALICE 2025: Helping Families Gain Stability
Through these stories, we continue to elevate awareness, drive solutions, and strengthen our community.
Who Falls Under the ALICE Threshold in Charlotte County
- 49% of residents 65 & older [2022 data: 47%]
- 79% Single Female Households with Children [2022 data: 82%]
- 62% Single Male Households with Children [2022 data: 64%]
The cost of basic needs has outpaced wages.
A Charlotte County family of four with two children in childcare needs $85,080/year to survive — far above the $27,750 federal poverty line.
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