Pierce County
Recent News About Pierce County
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2022: How government transfer reliance in Pierce County has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 17.3% of income in Pierce County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Pierce County: 17.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 13th in Wisconsin
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.3% of income in Pierce County—ranking it 13th least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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2022: Pierce County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Pierce County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.2%.
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Pierce County residents received $10,080 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 64th in Wisconsin
In 2022, residents of Pierce County received an average of $10,080 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth lowest in Wisconsin.