Lincoln County
Recent News About Lincoln County
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Lincoln County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 26.7% of income in Lincoln County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Lincoln County ranks 21st in Wisconsin for reliance on government transfers for 26.7% of income in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.7% of income in Lincoln County—ranking it 21st most dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Lincoln County as of 2022
Since 1970, Lincoln County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 1.8%.
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Lincoln County ranks 20th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, residents of Lincoln County received an average of $14,171 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th highest in Wisconsin.