Elbert County
Recent News About Elbert County
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Elbert County saw 22.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 34% of income in Elbert County, an alarming 22.8% surge from 11.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Elbert County ranks 26th highest in Georgia for per capita government transfer income at $14,440 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Elbert County received an average of $14,440 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Georgia.
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Elbert County ranks 34th in Georgia for government transfer dependency at 34% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 34% of income in Elbert County—ranking it 34th most dependent among Georgia counties.