The number of people working just to make ends meet has decreased slightly since last year, according to the United Way of the Coastal Empire’s ALICE data. ALICE — or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — shows the number of working families that surpass the income mark set by the federal poverty level but still struggle to make ends meet. The ALICE threshold includes those households below or at the federal poverty limit and those who qualify for ALICE status. The ALICE data for 2024 shows of the 23,998 households in Liberty County, 52% are below the ALICE threshold. Last year, that figure was at 54%. The Liberty County Development Authority has been using ALICE data to guide its industrial recruitment and development efforts. “Our mission is to create, grow, and attract jobs and investment that expand and balance Liberty County’s tax base while improving the standard of living for our residents,” said LCDA president Brynn Grant, the former CEO of the United Way of the Coastal Empire. “The ALICE data helps us better understand the people we serve and make more informed decisions about incentive criteria, ensuring economic development projects support business success while delivering meaningful benefits for our workforce and our community.” The median household income in the state is $79,991, but for Liberty County, that figure is $64,122. Liberty tops the state in labor force participation rate, with 68%, compared to 65% for the rest of Georgia. Liberty County’s…
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