Galveston County
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Galveston County saw 11.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.8% of income in Galveston County, a 11.6% surge from 6.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Galveston County ranks 195th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $10,915 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Galveston County received an average of $10,915 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 60th lowest in Texas.
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Galveston County ranks 53rd in Texas for government transfer dependency at 17.8% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.8% of income in Galveston County—ranking it 53rd least dependent among Texas counties.
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Galveston County leaders collaborating on lifting local COVID-19 restrictions
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry, together with the 13 municipal leaders in the county, have agreed to collaborate in lifting the local rules set in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the county.