Livingston County
Recent News About Livingston County
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2022: Livingston County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Livingston County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.2%.
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Livingston County saw 12.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.9% of income in Livingston County, a 12.5% surge from 7.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Livingston County ranks 81st highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $11,269 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Livingston County received an average of $11,269 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd lowest in Illinois.
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Livingston County ranks 26th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 19.9% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.9% of income in Livingston County—ranking it 26th least dependent among Illinois counties.