Employment
Stable employment that provides sufficient income is essential to a family’s ability to meet basic needs and build economic security. This measure reflects the percentage of Forsyth County residents ages 25–34 who are earning above the Self-Sufficiency Standard developed by the University of Washington. The standard estimates the income a family needs to cover basic expenses without relying on public or private assistance. This measure indicates the share of young adults and families earning enough to meet their basic needs. View data notes for this measure.
Data Visualization
Percentage of Families of Residents 25 to 34 that Earn Sufficient Income
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Key Takeaways
School Year 2020-21
The percentage of young adults with sufficient incomes has generally increased since 2019.
Racial disparities in the percentage of young adults with sufficient incomes exist.
The percentage of young Latine adults with sufficient incomes has generally increased since 2020.
Working together to improve Employment
Across Forsyth County, individuals, organizations, community groups, networks, and public institutions are working to ensure that everyone can be gainfully employed.
The strategies below represent the many ways our community is working toward that shared goal. By making these efforts visible, we can better understand how our work fits together, identify opportunities for collaboration, and strengthen our collective impact.
Raise awareness of and increase community support for youth well-being needs through public demonstrations, publications, and events.
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Data Notes
Income Sufficiency
Data source: StriveTogether’s Self-Sufficiency Index tool