Belmont County
Recent News About Belmont County
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Belmont County: Government transfers accounted for 29% of income in 2022, up from 10.2% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 29% of income in Belmont County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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29% of income in Belmont County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 27th in Ohio
In 2022, government transfers made up 29% of income in Belmont County—ranking it 27th most dependent among Ohio counties.
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2022: Belmont County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Belmont County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.1%.
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Belmont County ranks 28th in Ohio for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, residents of Belmont County received an average of $13,518 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th highest in Ohio.