Wood County
Recent News About Wood County
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Wood County saw 18.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 36% of income in Wood County, a 18.6% surge from 17.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Wood County ranks 34th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $17,580 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Wood County received an average of $17,580 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 34th highest in Texas.
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Wood County ranks 38th in Texas for government transfer dependency at 36% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 36% of income in Wood County—ranking it 38th most dependent among Texas counties.