Adams County
Recent News About Adams County
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Adams County: Government transfers accounted for 36% of income in 2022, up from 16.9% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 36% of income in Adams County, a 19.1% surge from 16.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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2022: Adams County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Adams County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 3.9%.
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36% of income in Adams County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it fourth in Ohio
In 2022, government transfers made up 36% of income in Adams County—ranking it fourth most dependent among Ohio counties.
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Residents of Adams County received $15,634 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it sixth in Ohio
In 2022, residents of Adams County received an average of $15,634 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in Ohio.