(Wayne and Union County, IN)--Updated research from the United Way of the Whitewater Valley reveals some startling numbers regarding ALICE.  ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.  In other words, it’s the people who have jobs and income that’s more than the federal poverty level, but not enough to afford essentials like housing, food, and transportation.  The updated research shows that 46% of Wayne County families and 31% of families in Union County earn less than what it takes to meet essential needs in a modern economy.  They say that, now, the bare minimum cost of living locally is $26,000 for a single adult and $72,000 for a family of four.