Washington County
Recent News About Washington County
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Washington County saw 9.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.7% of income in Washington County, a 9% surge from 5.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Washington County ranks 63rd highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $10,095 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $10,095 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Wisconsin.
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Washington County ranks sixth in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 14.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.7% of income in Washington County—ranking it sixth least dependent among Wisconsin counties.