Low-income households struggle to meet basic needs due to limited financial resources.

• Income Level

• Education Attainment

• Employment Opportunities

• Wealth Gap

Lack of access to quality education perpetuates the cycle of poverty.

• Income Level

• Education Attainment

• Employment Opportunities

• Wealth Gap

Fewer well-paying job options and higher rates of unemployment in low-income areas.

• Income Level

• Education Attainment

• Employment Opportunities

• Wealth Gap

Wealth inequality creates a significant divide between the haves and the have-nots.

• Income Level

• Education Attainment

• Employment Opportunities

• Wealth Gap

Many lower-class communities emphasize strong bonds among neighbors, often forming support networks to help each other through difficult times.

• Community and Solidarity

• Resourcefulness

• Informal Economy

• Cultural Expressions

Limited financial means can lead to creativity and ingenuity, whether in cooking, crafting, or finding ways to make the most of available resources.

• Community and Solidarity

• Resourcefulness

• Informal Economy

• Cultural Expressions

Many people engage in side jobs, barter, or informal trading, creating an economic culture that operates outside of traditional systems.

• Community and Solidarity

• Resourcefulness

• Informal Economy

• Cultural Expressions

Music, art, and storytelling often reflect lived experiences, struggles, and resilience. Genres like blues, hip-hop, and folk music can resonate deeply within these communities.

• Community and Solidarity

• Resourcefulness

• Informal Economy

• Cultural Expressions

Deteriorating infrastructure, limited access to public services, and lack of well-maintained public spaces.

• Built Environment

• Social Dynamics

• Environmental Factors

• Cultural Expressions

Higher rates of crime, violence, and social instability due to limited community resources and support.

• Built Environment

• Social Dynamics

• Environmental Factors

• Cultural Expressions