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2022: Ellis County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Ellis County’s population aged over 65 has decreased by 0.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 6.4%.

By South DFW News | Apr 19, 2025

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Ellis County: Residents received $251.89 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.1% of income in Ellis County, providing an average of $1,187 per capita to residents.

By South DFW News | Apr 13, 2025

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Johnson County saw 9.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By South DFW News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.6% of income in Johnson County, a 9.7% rise from 9.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Johnson County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.2% in 2022

By South DFW News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $1,694 per capita to residents.

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Ellis County: Income Maintenance made up 1.8% of total income in 2022

By South DFW News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Ellis County, providing an average of $986 per capita to residents.

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Ellis County residents received $8,967 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 226th in Texas

By South DFW News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ellis County received an average of $8,967 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th lowest in Texas.

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Johnson County ranks 209th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $10,375 in 2022

By South DFW News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Johnson County received an average of $10,375 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 46th lowest in Texas.

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Johnson County ranks 67th in Texas for government transfer dependency at 19.6% in 2022

By South DFW News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.6% of income in Johnson County—ranking it 67th least dependent among Texas counties.

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Johnson County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

By South DFW News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $1,028 per capita to residents.

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

By South DFW News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ellis County received $7.7 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 Johnson County in 2021

By South DFW News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Johnson County received $4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Rep. Burns receives campaign donation from billionaire ‘family friendly drag show’ supporter

By South DFW News | Feb 28, 2024

Rep. DeWayne Burns received a $31,750.00 donation from HEB grocery tycoon Charles Butt’s Education PAC after voting against school choice.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Tarrant County rise or fall in 2021?

By South DFW News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Tarrant County received $6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Hood County farmers in 2021 reached $1,797,198

By South DFW News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Hood County received $1,797,198 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Ellis County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South DFW News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Ellis County received $5,398,390 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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7,950 Tarrant County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By South DFW News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Tarrant County received $19,191,215 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Johnson County receive in 2021?

By South DFW News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Johnson County received $3,642,911 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Parker County farmers in 2021 reached $15,927,542

By South DFW News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Parker County received $15,927,542 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Dallas County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South DFW News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Dallas County received $10,426,753 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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March 31st is the end of the Warrant Round-Up here in Kennedale.

By South DFW News reports | Mar 27, 2023

March 31st is the end of the Warrant Round-Up here in Kennedale.