Allen County
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2022: Allen County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Allen County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.4%.
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Allen County saw 18.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.1% of income in Allen County, an alarming 18.7% surge from 7.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Allen County ranks 33rd highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $13,103 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Allen County received an average of $13,103 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in Ohio.
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Allen County ranks 37th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 26.1% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.1% of income in Allen County—ranking it 37th most dependent among Ohio counties.
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Census Bureau reports Allen County population was 103,175 in 2019
Allen County had a population of 103,175 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Lima Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Allen County population was 102,808 in 2020
Allen County had a population of 102,808 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Lima Reporter.
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Zuckerburg donations stir national concern over partisan politics, Allen County elections director says local office is ‘neutral territory’
Recent donations totaling $300 million from Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chann, to two nonprofit organizations for supporting safe elections have raised allegations of Democrat ties within those organizations and the possibility the money might actually be directed in ways that would aim to swing the upcoming election away from Republicans.
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Allen County ranked 54th in Ohio for resident earnings in 2019
Allen County ranked 54th among counties in Ohio by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Allen County ranked 61st in Ohio for resident earnings in 2018
Allen County ranked 61st among counties in Ohio by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.