Wayne County
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2022: Wayne County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Wayne County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 4.3%.
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Wayne County saw 13.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.1% of income in Wayne County, an alarming 13.1% surge from 6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Wayne County ranks 77th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $10,169 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Wayne County received an average of $10,169 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th lowest in Ohio.
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Wayne County ranks 19th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 19.1% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.1% of income in Wayne County—ranking it 19th least dependent among Ohio counties.