Fayette County
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Fayette County: Government transfers accounted for 27.4% of income in 2022, up from 13.2% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 27.4% of income in Fayette County, a 14.2% surge from 13.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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How Fayette County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Fayette County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 10.3%.
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Fayette County ranks 58th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,226 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Fayette County received an average of $12,226 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 45th lowest in Illinois.
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In 2022, Fayette County ranks 22nd among Illinois counties with 27.4% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 27.4% of income in Fayette County—ranking it 22nd most dependent among Illinois counties.
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The price of local government in 2017: Fayette County
The Fayette County budget was $11.57 million for its 2017 fiscal year.
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The price of local government in 2016: Fayette County
The Fayette County budget was $10.45 million for its 2016 fiscal year.