Perry County
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FOIA request sent to Perry County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Perry County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Perry County as of 2022
Since 1970, Perry County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.1%.
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Perry County saw 18.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 29.4% of income in Perry County, a 18.1% surge from 11.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Perry County ranks 16th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 29.4% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 29.4% of income in Perry County—ranking it 16th most dependent among Illinois counties.