Why is this important?
Economic security means having the financial resources, public supports, and career and educational opportunities that are necessary to live your fullest life.

“In Marin County, we have the largest income gap between rich and poor—and White and people of color—in the entire state"
—Focus Group Participant

GOAL

Increase economic security in Marin County

Outcome 2.1 Increase median income for key populations/census tracts.

Strategy 2.1.A. Assist low-income residents in receiving Cal Fresh, the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Poverty Tax Credit, and other benefits
Strategy 2.1.B. Support residents from key census tracts in starting + retaining small businesses (including entrepreneurship)
Strategy 2.1.C. Expand use of + support for paid promotoras/community health workers and hiring of impacted community members with living wages
Strategy 2.1.D. Expand programming and career pipelines linking residents of key census tracts with career pathways and jobs with sustainable wages
Strategy 2.1.E. Launch/support living wage and benefits (including expanded paid sick leave) campaign throughout the County (especially for undocumented workers, workers in the care economy, and non-profit workers)
Strategy 2.1.F. Develop and promote adoption of anti-racist training, hiring, and employment policies and practices
Strategy 2.1.G. Provide increased education and linkage to legal services to ensure worker rights (e.g., safety, timely wages) for West Marin residents, rural agricultural workers, and undocumented workers

Outcome 2.2. Decrease percentage of household income spent on essentials.

Strategy 2.2.A. Expand access to affordable, high-quality care (e.g., childcare, early childhood education, enrichment programs, in-home support) for low-income children, youth, and older adults
Strategy 2.2.B. Provide universal preschool
Strategy 2.2.C. Expand use of whole family/multigenerational approaches (e.g., engaging parents, grandparents, and young children) especially for coordinating services across provider agencies

What the data say:

45% of Marin County residents spend more than 30% of their income on rent.
Median household income for White families is twice as high as the median household income of Black/African-American and Latinx families.
25% of Latinx children in Marin County live below the federal poverty level.

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Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 0.516 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.461 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.481. Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 0.516 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.461 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.481.

Income Inequality

Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 52.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%. Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 52.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of $87,300 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $37,717 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $32,012. Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of $87,300 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $37,717 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $32,012.

Per Capita Income

County: Marin

(Compared to CA Counties)

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

Census Place : San Rafael

Economic Security Indicators

4.9%

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This indicator shows the percentage of families living below 100% of the federal poverty level.

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Families Living Below 100% of Federal Poverty Level

Data Source: American Community Survey 5-Year

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GOAL

Increase economic security in Marin County

Strategy 2.1.A. Assist low-income residents in receiving Cal Fresh, the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Poverty Tax Credit, and other benefits

Strategy 2.1.B. Support residents from key census tracts in starting + retaining small businesses (including entrepreneurship)

Strategy 2.1.C. Expand use of + support for paid promotoras/community health workers and hiring of impacted community members with living wages

Strategy 2.1.D. Expand programming and career pipelines linking residents of key census tracts with career pathways and jobs with sustainable wages

Strategy 2.1.E. Launch/support living wage and benefits (including expanded paid sick leave) campaign throughout the County (especially for undocumented workers, workers in the care economy, and non-profit workers)

Strategy 2.1.F. Develop and promote adoption of anti-racist training, hiring, and employment policies and practices

Strategy 2.1.G. Provide increased education and linkage to legal services to ensure worker rights (e.g., safety, timely wages) for West Marin residents, rural agricultural workers, and undocumented workers

Strategy 2.2.A. Expand access to affordable, high-quality care (e.g., childcare, early childhood education, enrichment programs, in-home support) for low-income children, youth, and older adults

Strategy 2.2.B. Provide universal preschool

Strategy 2.2.C. Expand use of whole family/multigenerational approaches (e.g., engaging parents, grandparents, and young children) especially for coordinating services across provider agencies

County: Marin

(Compared to CA Counties)

Economic Security Indicators