Greene County
Recent News About Greene County
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How Greene County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Greene County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 6.9%.
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Greene County saw 14.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 26.3% of income in Greene County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Greene County: 26.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 30th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.3% of income in Greene County—ranking it 30th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Greene County residents received $14,050 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 20th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Greene County received an average of $14,050 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th highest in Illinois.