Lafayette County
Recent News About Lafayette County
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Lafayette County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.1% of income in Lafayette County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Lafayette County ranks 22nd in Wisconsin for reliance on government transfers for 19.1% of income in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.1% of income in Lafayette County—ranking it 22nd least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Lafayette County since 1970
Since 1970, Lafayette County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 3.4%.
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Lafayette County residents received $9,962 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 67th in Wisconsin
In 2022, residents of Lafayette County received an average of $9,962 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in Wisconsin.