26%

of Hunterdon County is ALICE. ALICE is your neighbor, your friend, your parents who are aging in place in Hunterdon County. From the county seat of Flemington to our most rural portions of the county, we have hard working ALICE families who are contributing to our community in meaningful ways.

ALICE is over 65 Years Old

In Hunterdon County, 44% of our ALICE community is over the age of 65. These are new retirees, seniors aging in place, your friends, your parents, loved ones who are now on fixed incomes.

ALICE are households without children

ALICE in Hunterdon County also encompasses households between 18-64 years old who have no children. In Hunterdon, nearly 38% of our ALICE community fits into this category.

ALICE are young adults working and living in Hunterdon County.

ALICE has Children

Compared to other areas of New Jersey, our Hunterdon County ALICE community who has children is much lower. About 9% of our ALICE community is married with children. ALICE are your friends you see at school pickup and on play dates. ALICE are young families just planting their roots in Hunterdon.

ALICE is Diverse

In Hunterdon County, ALICE are our neighbors on main street and in farming towns. ALICE are our friends of all races, backgrounds and religious beliefs. Our ALICE friends are our friends, neighbors and parents. They are as diverse as we are, in all regards.

Why ALICE Matters

In Hunterdon County, ALICE works in our shops, communities and schools. Our ALICE friends are critical to our farms and community infrastructure. They are healthcare providers, childcare providers and provide support in times of need as fire fighters and school bus drivers. ALICE in Hunterdon is challenged with meeting all their financial needs at times. While ALICE works hard daily, they are often faced with making tough financial decisions like which bills to defer or what medications to fill each month. While there are safety supports in New Jersey, gaps remain and ALICE relies on the work of United Way to thrive locally.

ALICE Data

ALICE in Hunterdon

26%