Macon County
Recent News About Macon County
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FOIA request sent to Macon County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Macon County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Macon County saw 16.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 24% of income in Macon County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Macon County as of 2022
Since 1970, Macon County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 1.6%.
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Macon County: 24% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 51st in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 24% of income in Macon County—ranking it 51st most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Macon County sees no change in state multiplier on property assessments
The tentative state equalization factor for property assessments in Macon County remains unchanged from last year – 1.000.