Chattooga County
Recent News About Chattooga County
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2022: Chattooga County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Chattooga County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 12.8%.
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Chattooga County saw 26.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 37% of income in Chattooga County, an alarming 26.1% surge from 10.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Chattooga County ranks 45th highest in Georgia for per capita government transfer income at $13,707 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Chattooga County received an average of $13,707 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 45th highest in Georgia.
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Chattooga County ranks 19th in Georgia for government transfer dependency at 37% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 37% of income in Chattooga County—ranking it 19th most dependent among Georgia counties.