Maryland Poverty Profiles

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1 2016 Maryland Poverty Profiles

2 MEMBER AGENCIES Advocates for Children and Youth Baltimore Jewish Council CASA of Maryland Inc. Catholic Charities Episcopal Community Services Family League of Baltimore Fuel Fund of Maryland HealthCare Access Maryland Health Care for the Homeless Homeless Persons Representation Project Interfaith Works Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington Job Opportunities Task Force League of Women Voters of Maryland Maryland CASH Campaign Maryland Catholic Conference Maryland Center on Economic Policy Maryland Community Action Partnership Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition Maryland Family Network Maryland Hunger Solutions Maryland Interfaith Legislative Committee National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Maryland Chapter Public Justice Center St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Welfare Advocates MARYLAND ALLIANCE FOR THE POOR Camilla Roberson, Co-Chair P: 410/ x224 C: E: Lisa Klingenmaier, Co-Chair P: 410/ C: 443/ E: W: MAP would like to thank the Baltimore Jewish Council and Staiman Design for designing the 2016 Poverty Profiles

3 Maryland at a Glance Maryland s status as the wealthiest state in the country disguises that fact that at least one in every 10 of our neighbors are struggling to make ends meet. Almost 575,000 Marylanders live below the federal poverty line, which amounts to less than $23,850 per year for a family of four. Nearly half of Marylanders in poverty are trying to get by on far less, under $5,835 per year for an individual, which the federal government classifies as deep poverty. Although we have recently seen some positive signs in the state s economy, the benefits have not been widely shared. There are still just as many Marylanders who aren t earning enough to meet their basic needs as there were in 2011, while the people who already had the most money have seen their share of the pie grow. It is clear that we need to do more to ensure that everyone in our state has the opportunity to build a secure future for themselves and their families. Maryland Poverty Profiles is a compilation of key indicators that reflect the daily challenges of these thousands of families in Maryland and each of its 24 local jurisdictions. The Maryland Alliance for the Poor (MAP) hopes that this data will launch a conversation about how we can take collective action to ensure that everyone in our state is able to have a roof over their heads, sufficient food on the table and the opportunity to thrive. While there is still much work to be done, the Maryland Poverty Profiles also show how state programs and policies like cash assistance, housing assistance, nutrition assistance and child care vouchers are essential tools that help people meet their basic needs. The chart below depicts various income levels across Maryland. As you can see, even with Maryland s higher minimum wage that took effect in July, a family of three with one person working full time at the minimum wage will still be living below the Federal Poverty Line unless they receive additional supports, like nutrition assistance payments. In order to afford the typical market rate rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Maryland, a household would have to earn far more than that, just over $50,000 per year. Unfortunately, many of the programs that help hardworking families afford adequate housing have long waiting lists. Cash assistance programs (TCA and TDAP) do help some of the lowest-income families get by, but the amount of assistance available remains far below the poverty line, and even farther below the Maryland Minimum Living Level. MAP believes our state can do better, and strongly supports efforts to address the state s many unmet needs. With rising incomes and a growing economy, now is the time to invest in the success of all Marylanders. Income Levels $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $ 0 Median Income Income Needed to Afford a 2- Bedroom Apartment Maryland Minimum Living Level (Family of 3) Federal Poverty Line (Family of 3) Minimum Wage Annual Salary (Full Time) Maximum Annual TCA Benefits (Family of 3) Maximum Annual TDAP Benefit Maryland Poverty Profiles 1

4 Maryland State POPULATION OF MARYLAND STATE: 5,887,776 NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN MARYLAND STATE LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 573,383 Income POVERTY RATES IN MARYLAND STATE 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% Overall Poverty Seniors Children Hispanic or La?no Black or African American Female Headed Households MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Maryland State is $ $74,149. POVERTY RATE 10.0% of people in Maryland State live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 13.2% of children in Maryland State live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 7.6% of seniors in Maryland State live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 15.2% of Black or African American Marylanders in Maryland State live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 14.1% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Maryland State live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 26.1% of Female-Headed Households in Maryland State live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 23.2% of people in Maryland State live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 48.3% of people in Maryland State who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in

5 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 5.8% of residents of Maryland State are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Maryland State needs to make $24.64 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Maryland State pay, on average, 23.3% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 31.3% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Maryland State received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 3.25% of children in Maryland State received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE 0.41% of adults in Maryland State participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 13.3% of people in Maryland State participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 64.3% of eligible individuals in Maryland State participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 45.2% of children in Maryland State were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 17.3% of people in Maryland State participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 9.90% of people living in Maryland State remain uninsured. Maryland Poverty Profiles 3

6 Allegany County POPULATION OF ALLEGANY COUNTY: 73,976 POVERTY RATES IN ALLEGANY COUNTY NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN ALLEGANY COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 11,489 Income Ranking* % 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0% Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Allegany County is $39,794. Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 17.3% of people in Allegany County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 22.6% of children in Allegany County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 9.0% of seniors in Allegany County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 38.2% of Black or African American Marylanders in Allegany County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 28.2% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Allegany County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 43.3% of Female-Headed Households in Allegany County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 39.5% of people in Allegany County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 46.5% of people in Allegany County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

7 Ranking* UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 7.3% of residents of Allegany County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Allegany County needs to make $12.37 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Allegany County pay, on average, 22.1% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports 7 5 PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 31.5% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Allegany County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report & American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 5.63% of children in Allegany County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.62% of adults in Allegany County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 20.8% of people in Allegany County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 64.1% of eligible individuals in Allegany County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 56.3% of children in Allegany County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 21% of people in Allegany County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 8.20% of people living in Allegany County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 5

8 Anne Arundel County POPULATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY: 550,269 NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 31,573 POVERTY RATES IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 18.0% 20.0% Income Ranking* Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Anne Arundel County is $89,031. Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 5.9% of people in Anne Arundel County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 7.1% of children in Anne Arundel County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 5.2% of seniors in Anne Arundel County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 10.5% of Black or African American Marylanders in Anne Arundel County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 8.9% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Anne Arundel County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 17.8% of Female-Headed Households in Anne Arundel County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 15.9% of people in Anne Arundel County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 48.7% of people in Anne Arundel County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

9 Ranking* 19 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 5.2% of residents of Anne Arundel County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average 7 10 HOUSING WAGE A worker in Anne Arundel County needs to make $23.69 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Anne Arundel County pay, on average, 20.3% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports 5 14 PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 36.4% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Anne Arundel County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report & American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 1.99% of children in Anne Arundel County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.13% of adults in Anne Arundel County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 8.2% of people in Anne Arundel County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 59.1% of eligible individuals in Anne Arundel County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 33.4% of children in Anne Arundel County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 12.2% of people in Anne Arundel County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 7.00% of people living in Anne Arundel County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 7

10 Baltimore City POPULATION OF BALTIMORE CITY: 622,271 POVERTY RATES IN BALTIMORE CITY NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN BALTIMORE CITY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 144,849 Income Ranking* Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Baltimore City is $41, % 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 24.2% of people in Baltimore City live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 34.6% of children in Baltimore City live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 17.4% of seniors in Baltimore City live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 28.3% of Black or African American Marylanders in Baltimore City live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 25.5% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Baltimore City live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 41.0% of Female-Headed Households in Baltimore City live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 45.3% of people in Baltimore City live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 49.7% of people in Baltimore City who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

11 Ranking* UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 8.7% of residents of Baltimore City are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Baltimore City needs to make $23.69 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Baltimore City pay, on average, 29.0% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports 1 1 PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 53.3% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Baltimore City received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report & American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 13.77% of children in Baltimore City received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE 2.35% of adults in Baltimore City participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 33.1% of people in Baltimore City participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 80.7% of eligible individuals in Baltimore City participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 84.2% of children in Baltimore City were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 32.6% of people in Baltimore City participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 11.60% of people living in Baltimore City remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 9

12 Baltimore County POPULATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY: 817,720 NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN BALTIMORE COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 72,175 POVERTY RATES IN BALTIMORE COUNTY 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% Income Ranking* Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Baltimore County is $66,940. Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 9.1% of people in Baltimore County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 11.7% of children in Baltimore County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 7.0% of seniors in Baltimore County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 12.3% of Black or African American Marylanders in Baltimore County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 14.6% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Baltimore County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 21.3% of Female-Headed Households in Baltimore County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 22.7% of people in Baltimore County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 49.6% of people in Baltimore County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

13 Ranking* UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 6.2% of residents of Baltimore County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Baltimore County needs to make $23.69 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Baltimore County pay, on average, 21.8% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports 8 11 PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 31.0% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Baltimore County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report & American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 2.95% of children in Baltimore County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.26% of adults in Baltimore County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 13.3% of people in Baltimore County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 6.66% of eligible individuals in Baltimore County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 47.4% of children in Baltimore County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 17.0% of people in Baltimore County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 9.00% of people living in Baltimore County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 11

14 Calvert County POPULATION OF CALVERT COUNTY: 89,793 POVERTY RATES IN CALVERT COUNTY NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CALVERT COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 5,170 Income Ranking* Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Calvert County is $95, % 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 18.0% 20.0% Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 5.8% of people in Calvert County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 6.3% of children in Calvert County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 7.0% of seniors in Calvert County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 11.8% of Black or African American Marylanders in Calvert County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 12.3% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Calvert County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 18.1% of Female-Headed Households in Calvert County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 14.3% of people in Calvert County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 58.9% of people in Calvert County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

15 Ranking* UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 5.3% of residents of Calvert County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Calvert County needs to make $28.04 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Calvert County pay, on average, 16.5% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 19.1% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Calvert County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report & American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 1.01% of children in Calvert County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.17% of adults in Calvert County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month.wfy 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 10.1% of people in Calvert County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 79.0% of eligible individuals in Calvert County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 23.7% of children in Calvert County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 12.4% of people in Calvert County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 6.40% of people living in Calvert County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 13

16 Caroline County POPULATION OF CAROLINE COUNTY: 32,759 POVERTY RATES IN CAROLINE COUNTY NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CAROLINE COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 4,928 Income Ranking* Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Caroline County is $55, % 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0% Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 15.3% of people in Caroline County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 22.1% of children in Caroline County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 9.2% of seniors in Caroline County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 26.6% of Black or African American Marylanders in Caroline County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 35.3% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Caroline County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 44.1% of Female-Headed Households in Caroline County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 32.5% of people in Caroline County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 49.2% of people in Caroline County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

17 Ranking* UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 6.3% of residents of Caroline County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Caroline County needs to make $16.17 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Caroline County pay, on average, 18.0% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports 13 8 PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 22.1% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Caroline County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report & American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 3.88% of children in Caroline County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.37% of adults in Caroline County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 20.8% of people in Caroline County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 69.6% of eligible individuals in Caroline County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 57.3% of children in Caroline County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 26.1% of people in Caroline County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 12.80% of people living in Caroline County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 15

18 Carroll County POPULATION OF CARROLL COUNTY: 167,399 NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CARROLL COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 9,050 POVERTY RATES IN CARROLL COUNTY 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% Income Ranking* Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Carroll County is $85,532. Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 5.5% of people in Carroll County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 7.1% of children in Carroll County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 5.2% of seniors in Carroll County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 14.1% of Black or African American Marylanders in Carroll County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 18.5% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Carroll County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 23.8% of Female-Headed Households in Carroll County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 14.2% of people in Carroll County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 47.9% of people in Carroll County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

19 Ranking* 22 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 4.9% of residents of Carroll County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average 7 15 HOUSING WAGE A worker in Carroll County needs to make $23.69 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Carroll County pay, on average, 19.2% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 19.2% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Carroll County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report & American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE.99% of children in Carroll County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.17% of adults in Carroll County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 7.6% of people in Carroll County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 61.2% of eligible individuals in Carroll County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 20.0% of children in Carroll County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 9.9% of people in Carroll County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 5.30% of people living in Carroll County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 17

20 Cecil County POPULATION OF CECIL COUNTY: 101,803 NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CECIL COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 10,612 POVERTY RATES IN CECIL COUNTY 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% Income Ranking* Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Cecil County is $65,124. Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 10.6% of people in Cecil County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 14.3% of children in Cecil County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 7.0% of seniors in Cecil County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 11.3% of Black or African American Marylanders in Cecil County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 28.6% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Cecil County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 23.7% of Female-Headed Households in Cecil County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 25.4% of people in Cecil County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 43.8% of people in Cecil County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

21 Ranking* 8 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 6.6% of residents of Cecil County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Cecil County needs to make $22.23 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Cecil County pay, on average, 19.1% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports 4 PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 37.1% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Cecil County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 3.79% of children in Cecil County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.48% of adults in Cecil County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 15.4% of people in Cecil County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 66.9% of eligible individuals in Cecil County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 44.5% of children in Cecil County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 19.7% of people in Cecil County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 8.60% of people living in Cecil County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 19

22 Charles County POPULATION OF CHARLES COUNTY: 150,960 NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN CHARLES COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 11,279 POVERTY RATES IN CHARLES COUNTY 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% Income Ranking* Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Charles County is $91,910. Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 7.6% of people in Charles County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 10.5% of children in Charles County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 7.6% of seniors in Charles County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 9.2% of Black or African American Marylanders in Charles County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 10.4% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Charles County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 20.3% of Female-Headed Households in Charles County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 17.3% of people in Charles County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 46.7% of people in Charles County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

23 Ranking* UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 5.6% of residents of Charles County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Charles County needs to make $28.04 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Charles County pay, on average, 18.0% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 23.2% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Charles County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 1.93% of children in Charles County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.16% of adults in Charles County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 12.1% of people in Charles County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 78.0% of eligible individuals in Charles County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 35.2% of children in Charles County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 14.9% of people in Charles County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 6.30% of people living in Charles County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 21

24 Dorchester County POPULATION OF DORCHESTER COUNTY: 32,614 POVERTY RATES IN DORCHESTER COUNTY NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN DORCHESTER COUNTY LIVING IN POVERTY IN 2014: 5,417 Income Ranking* % 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0% Overall Poverty Children Black or African American MEDIAN INCOME The median income for households in Dorchester County is $45,628. Seniors Hispanic or La?no Female Headed Households POVERTY RATE 16.9% of people in Dorchester County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in CHILD POVERTY RATE 28.0% of children in Dorchester County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in SENIOR POVERTY RATE 8.4% of seniors in Dorchester County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLANDERS 33.9% of Black or African American Marylanders in Dorchester County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG HISPANIC OR LATINO MARYLANDERS 26.1% of Hispanic or Latino Marylanders in Dorchester County live below the poverty line - $11,670 for an individual in POVERTY RATE AMONG FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS 44.7% of Female-Headed Households in Dorchester County live below the poverty line - $23,850 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE 38.5% of people in Dorchester County live below 200% of the poverty line - $47,000 for a family of four in INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN DEEP POVERTY 45.0% of people in Dorchester County who live in poverty have incomes below 50% of the poverty line - $5,835 for an individual in 2014.

25 Ranking* UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 8.5% of residents of Dorchester County are unemployed. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Data by County, 2014 average HOUSING WAGE A worker in Dorchester County needs to make $16.08 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015 PERCENT OF INCOME SPENT ON CHILD CARE Families with two children making the median income in Dorchester County pay, on average, 19.7% of their income for childcare per year. Maryland Child Care Resource Network, Child Care Demographics 2015 Income Supports 6 3 PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY WITH CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 33.3% of families with children who live below the Federal Poverty Line in Dorchester County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report & American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates CHILDREN RECEIVING TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE 8.12% of children in Dorchester County received Temporary Cash Assistance benefits in FY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report ADULTS RECEIVING TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.55% of adults in Dorchester County participated in the Temporary Disability Assistance Program in FY Individuals received a maximum of $185 per month. FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PERCENT OF POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 28.8% of people in Dorchester County participated in the Food Supplement Program (formerly known as Food Stamps). The average benefit was $ per person per month in FFY FY 2015 DHR FIA Statistical Report. PENETRATION RATE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM 84.0% of eligible individuals in Dorchester County participated in the Food Supplement Program. PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM 66.2% of children in Dorchester County were eligible for the FARMS program during the school year, meaning their families incomes were at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Maryland State Department of Education MEDICAID ENROLLMENT 28.5% of people in Dorchester County participated in the Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program in FY Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Medicaid ehealth Statistics UNINSURED POPULATION 9.40% of people living in Dorchester County remain uninsured. * Ranking - a ranking of 1 indicates the jurisdiction has the highest figure in the state in that category, and a ranking of 24 means the lowest figure in the state in that category. Therefore, being ranked 1 does not necessarily mean success in a given category. Maryland Poverty Profiles 23