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Camp County ranks 92nd highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $14,751 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Camp County received an average of $14,751 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 92nd highest in Texas.

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 21, 2025

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Camp County: Medicare dependency reached 7.6% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.6% of income in Camp County, providing an average of $3,815 per capita to residents.

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 21, 2025

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2022: Bowie County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Bowie County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 22%.

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Marion County: Medicare made up 12.6% of total income in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 12.6% of income in Marion County, providing an average of $6,250 per capita to residents.

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Red River County saw 19.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 39.7% of income in Red River County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Morris County: Medicare transfers accounted for 10% of income in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10% of income in Morris County, providing an average of $4,944 per capita to residents.

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Red River County: Residents received $62.43 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10.1% of income in Red River County, providing an average of $5,409 per capita to residents.

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Lamar County ranks 77th in Texas for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lamar County received an average of $15,474 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 77th highest in Texas.

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38.7% of income in Cass County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 20th in Texas

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 38.7% of income in Cass County—ranking it 20th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Morris County: Residents received $60.75 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.2% of income in Morris County, providing an average of $5,027 per capita to residents.

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Red River County: Medicaid dependency reached 13.4% in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 13.4% of income in Red River County, providing an average of $7,162 per capita to residents.

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Titus County: Medicaid made up 6.8% of total income in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Titus County, providing an average of $3,551 per capita to residents.

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Delta County ranks 74th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Delta County received an average of $15,509 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 74th highest in Texas.

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Hopkins County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.7% of income in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Hopkins County, providing an average of $3,024 per capita to residents.

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Cass County: Residents received $148.52 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11% of income in Cass County, providing an average of $5,204 per capita to residents.

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Marion County saw 24.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 41.2% of income in Marion County, a 24.9% surge from 16.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Lamar County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.3% in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.3% of income in Lamar County, providing an average of $4,284 per capita to residents.

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Bowie County: Medicaid made up 7.1% of total income in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in Bowie County, providing an average of $3,549 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Cass County received $18,298 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 26th in Texas

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cass County received an average of $18,298 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Texas.

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In 2022, Morris County ranks 19th among Texas counties with 39.3% transfer dependency

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 39.3% of income in Morris County—ranking it 19th most dependent among Texas counties.