Marion County
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Marion County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022
Since 1970, Marion County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.1%.
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Marion County saw 20.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 34.2% of income in Marion County, a 20.2% surge from 14% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Marion County ranks fifth highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $17,107 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Marion County received an average of $17,107 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Illinois.
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Marion County ranks eighth in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 34.2% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 34.2% of income in Marion County—ranking it eighth most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Census Bureau reports Marion County population was 37,743 in 2019
Marion County had a population of 37,743 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Marion County population was 37,524 in 2020
Marion County had a population of 37,524 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Timothy J. Hudspeth's nomination to position with Marion County withdrawn
Timothy J. Hudspeth's nomination to be public administrator and public guardian of Marion County was withdrawn on Sept. 14, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Marion County mobile home owners will receive tax bills by mail
The Marion County Treasurer’s office will mail out 2020 Mobile Home Tax bills.
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Marion county population decreases by 221 people between 2017 and 2018
Marion county population decreased by 221 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Marion county population decreases by 221 people between 2017 and 2018
Marion county population decreased by 221 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Timothy J. Hudspeth nominated to Marion County
Timothy J. Hudspeth was nominated in the Senate to be public administrator and public guardian of Marion County on Monday, Oct. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62875 convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62875 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62875 convicted of property crimes
There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62875 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Patoka convicted of property crimes
There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Patoka during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Patoka convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Patoka during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62875 convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62875 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62875 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62875 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Patoka convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Patoka during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Marion County convicted of crimes involving weapons
There were four offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Marion County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Patoka convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Patoka during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.