Indicators | HOPE Initiative

HOPE Data by Indicator.

Portion of adults living in households with income greater than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level

Indicator Summary Score

100

NOT AVAILABLE

Numbers listed on the maps are indicator summary scores, which measure how far a state has to go to meet the HOPE Goal (Distance to Goal) and how much variation there is across racial and ethnic groups within the state on the measure (Racial Inequity). Scores range from 0 to 100 with 100 indicating the state with the best combined performance. Hovering over a state reveals information on Distance to Goal and Racial Inequity separately.

65%

National Rate

of adults live in households with livable income

88%

Hope Goal

Adults live in households with livable income

51 Million

Distance to Goal:

More adults would need to live in households with livable incomes to achieve the HOPE Goal

Why it Matters.

Earning a livable income results in stronger economic development in the community and improved health outcomes for individuals and families.

Indicator Summary

White and Asian/Pacific Islander populations have the highest rates of livable income, with 71% and 72% respectively, living in households with income greater than 250% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
American Indian/Alaska Native adults are least likely to reside in households earning a livable income, with 45% living in households with income greater than 250% FPL.
Four Northeastern states (New Hampshire, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut) and three Southern states (Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia) experience better opportunities for livable income with these states ranking among the top ten states with adults residing in households with income greater than 250% FPL.
The Southern states fare poorer on livable income with nine states (Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and South Carolina) ranking among the bottom ten states with adults residing in households with income greater than 250% FPL.

* Number of American Indian/Alaskan Natives respondents from the District of Columbia <50. Because of this, the rate for that group in DC has been suppressed and the Distance to Goal Number, Percent, and Rank not calculated.

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