Economic Opportunity Contributing Measures
These measures reflect data as of Q3-24.
Economic Opportunity Contributing Measures
These measures reflect data as of Q3-24.
Percent of individuals living at or below poverty line.
No more than 9.02% of individuals who live at or below the poverty rate in Arapahoe County.
The goal for poverty rate is to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify more individuals living at or below the poverty line. In 2020, the poverty rate was well below the target of 9.02% with only 6.90% of individuals living at or below the poverty line. While there is still room for improvement, this measure receives a green status, contributing 1 point to the overall measure score.
Percent of individuals ages 25+ with less than a high school diploma.
No more than 7.54% of individuals ages 25+ have less than a high school diploma.
The goal for individuals ages 25+ with less than a high school diploma is to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify more individuals 25+ with less than a high school diploma. In 2020, this rate was below the target of 7.54% with only 7.40% of individuals 25+ with less than a high school diploma. While there is still room for improvement, this measure receives a green status, contributing 1 point to the overall measure score.
Percent of occupied units paying greater than 30% of household income on rent.
No more than 53.12% of occupied units pay greater than 30% of household income on rent.
The goal for occupied units paying greater than 30% of household income on rent is to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify more units occupied paying more than 30% of hosuehold income on rent. In 2020, the rate was below the target of 53.12% with only 50.00% of occupied units paying greater than 30% of household income on rent. While there is still room for improvement, this measure receives a green status, contributing 1 point to the overall measure score.
Rate of unemployment for individuals age 16+ in the civilian labor force.
No more than 4.46% of individuals age 16+ are unemployed within the civilian labor force.
The goal for unemployment rate is to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify more individuals unemployed. In 2020, the rate was below the target of 4.46% with only a 3.80% unemployment rate. While there is still room for improvement, this measure receives a green status, contributing 1 point to the overall measure score.
Meeting or exceeding target | 
Close to target | 
Below target | 
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