Imperial County
Recent News About Imperial County
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Imperial County saw 17.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 29.8% of income in Imperial County, a 17.8% surge from 12% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Imperial County ranks 22nd highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $13,476 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Imperial County received an average of $13,476 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd highest in California.
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Imperial County ranks 13th in California for government transfer dependency at 29.8% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 29.8% of income in Imperial County—ranking it 13th most dependent among California counties.