Marathon County
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Marathon County saw 8.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 16.7% of income in Marathon County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Marathon County: 16.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 10th in Wisconsin
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Marathon County—ranking it 10th least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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2022: Marathon County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Marathon County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 1.7%.
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In 2022, Marathon County ranks 65th among Wisconsin counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,023
In 2022, residents of Marathon County received an average of $10,023 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Wisconsin.