
May 20, 2025
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.4% of income in Nelson County, providing an average of $5,909 per capita to residents.
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May 10, 2025
Since 1970, Nelson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 17.8%.
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April 28, 2025
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.3% of income in Nelson County, providing an average of $3,950 per capita to residents.
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April 6, 2025
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.9% of income in Nelson County, providing an average of $6,322 per capita to residents.
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March 17, 2025
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.9% of income in Nelson County, providing an average of $838 per capita to residents.
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March 10, 2025
In 2022, residents of Nelson County received an average of $19,084 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second highest in North Dakota.
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June 7, 2024
The unemployment rate in Nelson County hit 1.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
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March 22, 2024
Of the 3,035 citizens living in Nelson County in 2021, 79.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,416 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
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February 24, 2024
Farms in Nelson County received $13,526,054 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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February 16, 2024
Nelson County residents have a median age of 50-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.
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