Montgomery County
Recent News About Montgomery County
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2022: Montgomery County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Montgomery County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.2%.
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Montgomery County saw 19.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 30.7% of income in Montgomery County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Montgomery County: 30.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 14th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 30.7% of income in Montgomery County—ranking it 14th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Montgomery County residents received $13,336 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 33rd in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Montgomery County received an average of $13,336 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in Illinois.