Fulton County
Recent News About Fulton County
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2022: Fulton County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Fulton County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.5%.
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Fulton County saw 18.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 28.3% of income in Fulton County, a 18.4% surge from 9.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Fulton County's 2024 property assessment equalization factor set at 0.9415
Fulton County has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 0.9415, announced by David Harris, the director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
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Fulton County residents received $13,558 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 26th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Fulton County received an average of $13,558 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Illinois.
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Fulton County ranks 19th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 28.3% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 28.3% of income in Fulton County—ranking it 19th most dependent among Illinois counties.