Piscataquis County
Recent News About Piscataquis County
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Piscataquis County saw 20.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 33.6% of income in Piscataquis County, a 20.9% surge from 12.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Piscataquis County ranks third highest in Maine for per capita government transfer income at $16,727 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Piscataquis County received an average of $16,727 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third highest in Maine.
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Piscataquis County ranks fourth in Maine for government transfer dependency at 33.6% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 33.6% of income in Piscataquis County—ranking it fourth most dependent among Maine counties.