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3_Portrait of Poverty in DubuquePORTRAIT OF POVERTY IN DUBUQUE IOWA INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES SPRING 2012 1 L THE O. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA School of Urban & Regional Planning J OMMUNITY FOUNDATIO o Greater Dubuque • SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE viable • livable • equitable to source: ' u ors 1 Dubuque's Sustainability Model r PROJECT STATEMENT • Obtain an understanding of poverty in the community • Who are the poor in Dubuque? • What are the barriers to overcoming poverty? • What strategies are best for combating poverty for Dubuque? MIL NOTABLE RESEARCH COMPONENTS • Secondary Data Review • Census • BLS DCSD • Etc. • Community Feedback Service provider survey (n =24) Resident focus groups Community questionnaire (n =98) Photo source: Authors NOTABLE RESEARCH COMPONENTS 4. Population / demographic projections 5. Affordable housing model (GIS) 6. Transportation accessibility study 7. Successful programs and best practices from comparable communities Affordable Housing Suitability Map — • sf orda,• nmen t.<.c„ Suitability Ratings Value MI: Low 1S]991 ■Yle9 Cr need by Te4.D. cook 0 05 1 2 Souu 2009 ACS DuWWe Commoly &node Oubu ue Poke Depkened Dubuque Houenp Degnmeni and Dubow* Tian of e Map /Model Source: Authors SWOT ANALYSIS Helpful Harmful Weaknesses C X W Ay— Opportunities Image Source: http:// www.communitybucketlist.com /wp- content /uploads/ 2011 /07 /1694_chap2_swotthumb.png STRENGTHS • Low poverty and unemployment Unemployment Rate (% unemployed) 12 10 Dubuque MSA Unemployment 8 State of Iowa Unemployment U.S. Unemployment Iowa Poverty 6 4 2 0 c004 c00' cb c047 20 0s 20°s c)0 c008 c)0 c000 18 Poverty Rate 16 14 12 10 8 6 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics STRENGTHS • Strong network of social & community services Legal Services Cash Assistance Domestic Violence Services Clothing & Household Needs Mental Health /Substance Abuse Services Medical /Dental Financial Literacy /Counseling Adult /Child Day Care Food Assistance Employment Services Emergency Shelters /Homelessness Disability Services Abuse and Neglect Services Housing Services (other than Emergency Shelters) Adult Education /Literacy Information & Referral Children & Family Services Senior Services Other a 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Number of Organzations that Provide Listed Service Source: Authors' survey of service providers STRENGTHS • From community feedback .. . • Good place to raise a family Active faith community Strong sense of heritage Photo source: Authors WEAKNESSES • Spatial segregation by income J2 42 w+ Poverty Rate by Census Tract (2000) cee .} RN 77 I .2 a2 Cr•l.e by T 1. tnar tow co 2000 CIH,* vYk 0 05 1 2 Census 2000 2 11% - 4 22% 425% -625% - 626% -792% -795%•1215% -1216% -229% Source: US Census Bureau 2000 WEAKNESSES Spatial segregation by income, cont'd Change In Poverty Rates: 2000 to 2009 Gabled by Ty* Oror* Sawa 2000 Census. 2009 ACS 0 05 WEAKNESSES Disproportionate poverty rates for women, children, African Americans, and Latinos Subject Percent below poverty level Population for whom poverty status is determined 11.7% Children 16.6% Females 14.4% Black or African American 53.8% Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race) 27.1% All subgroups significantly different from overall population at 95% Confidence Interval Source: 2006 -10 American Community Survey WEAKNESSES • Fragmentation of services • Service providers stretched thin, especially for mentally ill and the homeless ■ Limited job opportunities for low - skilled workers A Barriers to civic participation Transportation Language Choice of media (website, newspaper, radio, TV, etc.) • Insularity OPPORTUNITIES • Economic renaissance • Sustainable Dubuque • Increasing coordination among service providers • MFC - "bonding and bridging" • Increasing diversity / tolerance • Proximity to higher education institutions ultural Family Cent flymurall'eaofDub d un diversity. Photo source: Authors • Rising housing costs Source: US Census Bureau 2000 Percent of cost - burdened* renters by Census Tract 0% - 16% 17% - 32% 33% - 48% 49% - 65% Dubuque City Limits 2009 Cost- burdened = Paying >_30% of gross income on housing costs (rent + utilities) Rising housing costs, cont'd Source: 2005 -09 American Community Survey Estimates Percent of cost - burdened renters by Census Tract 0% - 16% 17% - 32% 33% - 48% 49% - 65% Dubuque City Limits 2009 THREATS Change in service needs as population ages 80 -84 70 -74 60 -64 50 -54 40 -44 30 -34 20 -24 10 -14 0 -4 Population Pyramid 2010 4% 2% 0% 2% 4% IN White Male ❑ White Female ❑ Non -White Male • Non -White Female Data source: Iowa Data Center 2010 80 -84 70 -74 60 -64 50 -54 40 -44 30 -34 20 -24 10 -14 0 -4 4% Population Pyramid 2040 2% 0% 2% 4% ❑ White Male ❑ White Female ❑ Non -White Male p Non -White Female THREATS • Recession and changes in state /federal policy Demand for Respondents' Services (2010- 2011) • % of Respondents Reporting that Demand: • Increased • Decreased • Stayed the Same • Unsure Source: Authors' survey of service providers J Agency Budgets (2010 -2011) % of Respondents Reporting that Budget: • Increased • Decreased • Stayed the Same THREATS • Gentrification • Strain on schools from increased child poverty • Newcomers and minorities feeling unwelcome • Lack of awareness of Sustainable Dubuque; perception that it does not serve the poor RECOMMENDATIONS • Increase outreach efforts to attract low and moderate - income civic leaders • Make successful programs a high funding priority • Bridges out of Poverty • Multicultural Family Center Photo source: Authors RECOMMENDATIONS • Invest in key programs with deficiencies • Mental health services (e.g. Builders of Hope) • Transportation (e.g. vanpools) • Partner with local higher education institutions to fill gaps • Expand Sustainable Dubuque services for low and moderate - income residents • Home energy efficiency upgrades • Indoor air quality • Recycling at multifamily apartments Y Photo source: Authors