Mercer County
Recent News About Mercer County
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Mercer County: Government transfers accounted for 16.4% of income in 2022, up from 6.5% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 16.4% of income in Mercer County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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16.4% of income in Mercer County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it ninth in Ohio
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.4% of income in Mercer County—ranking it ninth least dependent among Ohio counties.
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Mercer County as of 2022
Since 1970, Mercer County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5%.
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Residents of Mercer County received $10,108 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 78th in Ohio
In 2022, residents of Mercer County received an average of $10,108 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th lowest in Ohio.