Richland County
Recent News About Richland County
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Richland County saw 22.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 28.6% of income in Richland County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Richland County: 28.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 29th in Ohio
In 2022, government transfers made up 28.6% of income in Richland County—ranking it 29th most dependent among Ohio counties.
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Richland County as of 2022
Since 1970, Richland County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.1%.
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Richland County residents received $12,851 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 37th in Ohio
In 2022, residents of Richland County received an average of $12,851 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Ohio.