2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Copiah County?
Copiah County’s older population has grown in the past decade, and so has the share of income from Social Security and Medicare.
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This former SW Mississippi News area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, May 13.
Adams County: Social Security transfers accounted for 10.4% of income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.4% of income in Adams County, providing an average of $4,734 per capita to residents.
Pike County: Residents received $157.86 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $3,982 per capita to residents.
In 2022, Walthall County ranks 39th among Mississippi counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,418
In 2022, residents of Walthall County received an average of $13,418 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 39th highest in Mississippi.
Copiah County: Medicare made up 9.5% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.5% of income in Copiah County, providing an average of $3,704 per capita to residents.
2022: Claiborne County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Claiborne County’s older population has grown in the past decade, and so has the share of income from Social Security and Medicare.
Lincoln County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.7% of income in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.7% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $3,000 per capita to residents.
Adams County: Residents received $116.12 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9% of income in Adams County, providing an average of $4,088 per capita to residents.
Pike County: Medicare dependency reached 9.9% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.9% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $3,590 per capita to residents.
Pike County residents received $13,429 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 38th in Mississippi
In 2022, residents of Pike County received an average of $13,429 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 38th highest in Mississippi.
Jefferson County: Medicare transfers accounted for 10.3% of income in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10.3% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $3,886 per capita to residents.
2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Amite County?
Since 1970, Amite County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 1.9%.
Which former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29?
These former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29.
Franklin County: Residents received $38.2 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 12.5% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $4,998 per capita to residents.
Which former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27?
These former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27.
Wilkinson County: Medicare dependency reached 12.2% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 12.2% of income in Wilkinson County, providing an average of $4,327 per capita to residents.
Which former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 26?
These former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 26.
Which former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 25?
These former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 25.
Copiah County ranks 37th highest in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income at $13,493 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Copiah County received an average of $13,493 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Mississippi.
Claiborne County: Medicare made up 11.4% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11.4% of income in Claiborne County, providing an average of $3,992 per capita to residents.
Which former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 23?
This former SW Mississippi News area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, April 23.
2022: Adams County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Adams County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 8.6%.
Amite County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.4% of income in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.4% of income in Amite County, providing an average of $2,852 per capita to residents.
Which former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22?
These former SW Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22.