Bureau County
Recent News About Bureau County
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Bureau County Technology, Buildings & Grounds Committee met Oct. 8
Bureau County Technology, Buildings & Grounds Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 8
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Bureau County Supervisor of Assessments Committee met Oct. 7
Bureau County Supervisor of Assessments Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7
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Bureau County Law Committee met Oct. 7
Bureau County Law Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7
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Bureau County Transportation Committee will meet September 29
Bureau County Transportation Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 29
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FOIA request sent to Bureau County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Bureau County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Bureau County Zoning Committee met June 3
Bureau County Zoning Committee met Tuesday, June 3
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Bureau County saw 14.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 22.5% of income in Bureau County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Bureau County Zoning Committee met May 6
Bureau County Zoning Committee met Tuesday, May 6
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Bureau County Technology, Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet May 7
Bureau County Technology, Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet Wednesday, May 7
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Bureau County Fees & Salaries Committee will meet May 8
Bureau County Fees & Salaries Committee will meet Thursday, May 8
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2022: Bureau County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Bureau County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.5%.
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Bureau County: 22.5% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 41st in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.5% of income in Bureau County—ranking it 41st least dependent among Illinois counties.
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Bureau County residents received $11,610 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 73rd in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Bureau County received an average of $11,610 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th lowest in Illinois.
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Census Bureau reports Bureau County population was 33,122 in 2019
Bureau County had a population of 33,122 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.
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Census Bureau reports Bureau County population was 32,878 in 2020
Bureau County had a population of 32,878 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.
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Bureau county population decreases by 238 people between 2017 and 2018
Bureau county population decreased by 238 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Bureau county population decreases by 238 people between 2017 and 2018
Bureau county population decreased by 238 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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37.2% unemployed in Bureau County in 2018
37.2 percent of Bureau County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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36.4% unemployed in Bureau County in 2017
36.4 percent of Bureau County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Bureau County ranked 41st in Illinois for resident earnings in 2018
Bureau County ranked 41st among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.