Ottawa County
Recent News About Ottawa County
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Ottawa County: Government transfers accounted for 23.8% of income in 2022, up from 8.2% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Ottawa County, a 15.6% surge from 8.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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In 2022, Ottawa County ranks 40th among Ohio counties with 23.8% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Ottawa County—ranking it 40th least dependent among Ohio counties.
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Ottawa County as of 2022
Since 1970, Ottawa County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 16.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.8%.
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Ottawa County ranks 10th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $14,894 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Ottawa County received an average of $14,894 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th highest in Ohio.