TODAY'S JOBS REQUIRE MORE. THE SOLUTIONS ARE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Most jobs today require extra education or qualifications after high school—only about half of Muncie residents meet this criteria. Today and in the future, getting a good job means having a good education—which is an effort that we can all contribute to. 

What it takes to support a family in
​delaware county: 

This cost of living chart shows the annual wage needed to support families living in Delaware County. These living wages do not include expenses of restaurants, vacation or travel, emergency expenses, or saving money. ​

1 Single Adult

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$32,198

1 Single Adult + 1 Child
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$60,362

2 Adults (1 Working) No Children

$49,296

2 Adults (1 Working) 1 Child

$58,864

2 Adults (Both Working) No Children

$49,296

2 Adults (Both Working) 1 Child

$67,434

Source: MIT Living Wage Calculator, sourced May 2022

ACTUAL INCOME AVERAGES IN MUNCIE:

This chart shows the actual average wages of families living in Muncie with children ages 0-18, which fall drastically below what is needed for the basic cost of living. ​

$45, 910

Median Annual Household Income in Muncie

All Families	Married Households	Single Mom Households	Single Dad Households
$51,969	$79,644	$22,362	$40,661

Source: 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey; US Census. 2020. Table S1903

EDUCATION IS A PATHWAY OUT OF POVERTY:

​Most jobs today require extra education or certifications after high school. To connect young adults in Muncie to better jobs for better wages, we have to start with education.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT EDUCATION

The answer to solving the problems of education and economic success is through community. No single volunteer or organization can face these complex challenges alone. It takes the effort of individuals, families, community leaders, organizations, and more to better support education and a brighter future for Muncie residents. ​

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