Clark County
Recent News About Clark County
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Clark County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.3% of income in Clark County, a 10.8% rise from 11.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Clark County ranks 35th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.3% of income in Clark County—ranking it 35th least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Clark County?
Since 1970, Clark County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.4%.
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Clark County ranks 44th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, residents of Clark County received an average of $11,465 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th lowest in Wisconsin.