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2022: Knox County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Knox County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.1%.

By Mid Coast Today | Apr 19, 2025

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Waldo County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.6% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.6% of income in Waldo County, providing an average of $3,617 per capita to residents.

By Mid Coast Today | Apr 19, 2025

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Lincoln County: 23.9% of income comes from government transfers, ranking sixth in Maine

By Mid Coast Today | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.9% of income in Lincoln County—ranking it sixth least dependent among Maine counties.

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Sagadahoc County: Residents received $74.84 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Sagadahoc County, providing an average of $2,001 per capita to residents.

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Lincoln County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $1,808 per capita to residents.

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Waldo County saw 15.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.4% of income in Waldo County, a 15.7% surge from 11.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Knox County: Medicaid made up 3.8% of total income in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.8% of income in Knox County, providing an average of $2,347 per capita to residents.

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Sagadahoc County ranks 14th highest in Maine for per capita government transfer income at $12,863 in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Sagadahoc County ranked third lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Maine, with transfers making up 20.6% of total income.

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Waldo County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.1% of income in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Waldo County, providing an average of $2,764 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Knox County ranks ninth among Maine counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,611

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Knox County received an average of $14,611 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Maine.

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Sagadahoc County: Residents received $50.32 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Sagadahoc County, providing an average of $1,346 per capita to residents.

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Lincoln County residents received $14,685 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking eighth in Maine

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lincoln County received an average of $14,685 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in Maine.

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Lincoln County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.3% in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $1,442 per capita to residents.

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Knox County: Income Maintenance made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Knox County, providing an average of $1,480 per capita to residents.

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Waldo County ranks sixth highest in Maine for per capita government transfer income at $14,982 in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Waldo County received an average of $14,982 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in Maine.

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Waldo County ranks eighth in Maine for government transfer dependency at 27.4% in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.4% of income in Waldo County—ranking it eighth most dependent among Maine counties.

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Waldo County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.3% of income in 2022

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Waldo County, providing an average of $1,810 per capita to residents.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Lincoln County

By Mid Coast Today | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lincoln County received $567,884 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Knox County in 2021

By Mid Coast Today | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Knox County received $2.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Waldo County in 2021

By Mid Coast Today | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Waldo County received $647,961 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.