Florence County
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Florence County: Government transfers accounted for 23.8% of income in 2022, up from 15.8% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Florence County, a 8% rise from 15.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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23.8% of income in Florence County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 32nd in Wisconsin
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Florence County—ranking it 32nd most dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Florence County?
Since 1970, Florence County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 15.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 18.7%.
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Residents of Florence County received $14,800 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 15th in Wisconsin
In 2022, residents of Florence County received an average of $14,800 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in Wisconsin.