Shelby County
Recent News About Shelby County
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Shelby County: Government transfers accounted for 20.2% of income in 2022, up from 6.0% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.2% of income in Shelby County, an alarming 14.2% surge from 6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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In 2022, Shelby County ranks 24th among Ohio counties with 20.2% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.2% of income in Shelby County—ranking it 24th least dependent among Ohio counties.
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How Shelby County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Shelby County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.8%.
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Residents of Shelby County received $10,474 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 71st in Ohio
In 2022, residents of Shelby County received an average of $10,474 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th lowest in Ohio.