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Galveston County saw 11.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By South Galveston News | Apr 4, 2025

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.