Iron County
Recent News About Iron County
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Iron County saw 13.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 32.4% of income in Iron County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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2022: Iron County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Iron County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 15%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.1%.
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Iron County: 32.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking sixth in Wisconsin
In 2022, government transfers made up 32.4% of income in Iron County—ranking it sixth most dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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Iron County ranks second highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $17,398 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Iron County received an average of $17,398 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second highest in Wisconsin.