Arlington County
Recent News About Arlington County
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2022: Arlington County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Arlington County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 8.6%.
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Arlington County saw 2.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 5.4% of income in Arlington County, a 2.7% rise from 2.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Arlington County ranks 108th highest in Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $6,090 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Arlington County received an average of $6,090 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second lowest in Virginia.
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Arlington County ranks last in Virginia for government transfer dependency at 5.4% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 5.4% of income in Arlington County—ranking it least dependent among Virginia counties.