Local Government News

2022: Carbon County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Carbon County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 11.6%.

Carbon County: Residents received $60.62 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.5% of income in Carbon County, providing an average of $2,947 per capita to residents.