Washington County
Recent News About Washington County
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Washington County saw 22.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 38.8% of income in Washington County, a 22.8% surge from 16% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Washington County ranks highest in Maine for per capita government transfer income at $19,196 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $19,196 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Maine.
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Washington County ranks first in Maine for government transfer dependency at 38.8% in 2022
In 2022, Washington County stood out as the most government transfer-dependent county in Maine, with 38.8% of total income coming from government transfers.