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Jackson County ranks 78th in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income in 2022

In 2022, residents of Jackson County received an average of $11,841 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd lowest in North Carolina.

By Nantahala News | Apr 14, 2025

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Gaston GOP announces April executive committee meeting details

The Gaston GOP Executive Committee is set to hold its monthly meeting on April 14, 2025, at the Gaston GOP Headquarters located on the first floor of Eastridge Mall, near Dillard's and across from the escalator.

By Nantahala News | Apr 14, 2025

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Graham County: Residents received $27.67 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.4% of income in Graham County, providing an average of $3,467 per capita to residents.

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Clay County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.7% in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Clay County, providing an average of $2,067 per capita to residents.

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Graham County ranks 31st in North Carolina for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Graham County received an average of $15,201 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st highest in North Carolina.

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Swain County: Medicaid made up 9.2% of total income in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.2% of income in Swain County, providing an average of $4,738 per capita to residents.

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Cherokee County saw 28.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 42.5% of income in Cherokee County, a 28.2% surge from 14.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Cherokee County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.7% of income in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Cherokee County, providing an average of $2,264 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Macon County received $15,420 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 29th in North Carolina

By Nantahala News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Macon County received an average of $15,420 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th highest in North Carolina.

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Clay County: 39.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking sixth in North Carolina

By Nantahala News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 39.3% of income in Clay County—ranking it sixth most dependent among North Carolina counties.

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Jackson County: Residents received $94.59 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Nantahala News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $2,202 per capita to residents.

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Macon County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.9% in 2022

By Nantahala News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.9% of income in Macon County, providing an average of $1,896 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Cherokee County ranks 11th among North Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $17,000

By Nantahala News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cherokee County received an average of $17,000 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th highest in North Carolina.

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Graham County: Income Maintenance made up 3.9% of total income in 2022

By Nantahala News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.9% of income in Graham County, providing an average of $1,619 per capita to residents.

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Clay County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

By Nantahala News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Clay County, providing an average of $1,296 per capita to residents.

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Clay County residents received $17,203 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking seventh in North Carolina

By Nantahala News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Clay County received an average of $17,203 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in North Carolina.

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Swain County: Residents received $22.08 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Nantahala News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Swain County, providing an average of $1,581 per capita to residents.

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Cherokee County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.3% in 2022

By Nantahala News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Cherokee County, providing an average of $1,302 per capita to residents.

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Swain County ranks third highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $18,236 in 2022

By Nantahala News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Swain County received an average of $18,236 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third highest in North Carolina.

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Gaston County Republican Party cancels March meeting for county convention

By Nantahala News | Mar 10, 2025

The March monthly meeting has been canceled in favor of the Gaston County Republican Party Convention scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025.