Columbiana County
Recent News About Columbiana County
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2022: Columbiana County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Columbiana County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.8%.
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Columbiana County saw 21.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 31% of income in Columbiana County, an alarming 21.8% surge from 9.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Columbiana County residents received $13,984 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 19th in Ohio
In 2022, residents of Columbiana County received an average of $13,984 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in Ohio.
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Columbiana County ranks 16th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 31% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 31% of income in Columbiana County—ranking it 16th most dependent among Ohio counties.