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In 2022, Delaware County ranks 88th among Iowa counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,098

In 2022, residents of Delaware County received an average of $10,098 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th lowest in Iowa.

By Dubuque Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Delaware County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.1% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.1% of income in Delaware County, providing an average of $675 per capita to residents.

By Dubuque Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Dubuque County residents received $10,866 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 77th in Iowa

By Dubuque Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Dubuque County received an average of $10,866 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd lowest in Iowa.

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Jackson County: Income Maintenance made up 1.6% of total income in 2022

By Dubuque Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $916 per capita to residents.

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Jackson County ranks 36th highest in Iowa for per capita government transfer income at $12,656 in 2022

By Dubuque Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jackson County received an average of $12,656 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th highest in Iowa.

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Dubuque County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.4% of income in 2022

By Dubuque Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Dubuque County, providing an average of $856 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards over $5 million in grants for economic development projects in Dubuque County in 2023

By Dubuque Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $5,410,000 in grants for economic development projects in Dubuque County, Iowa.

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Food assistance in Jackson County down 10.2% since 2014

By Dubuque Times | Aug 25, 2024

In 2023, Jackson County received $2,870,905 in food stamps, compared to $3,196,810 in 2014.

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Less money allocated to food stamps for Dubuque County since 2014

By Dubuque Times | Aug 23, 2024

In 2023, Dubuque County received $14,745,978 in food stamps, compared to $14,819,536 in 2014.

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4.8% decrease in amount of food assistance provided in Delaware County over last decade

By Dubuque Times | Aug 19, 2024

In 2023, Delaware County received $1,522,244 in food stamps, compared to $1,599,045 in 2014.

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Smaller number of Jackson County households received food assistance benefits in 2023 than previous year

By Dubuque Times | Jul 17, 2024

Jackson County reported a 2.9% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2022 and 2023.

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Dubuque County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2023

By Dubuque Times | Jul 14, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, Dubuque County registered a 5.3% decrease in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.

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Smaller number of Delaware County households received food assistance benefits in 2023 than previous year

By Dubuque Times | Jul 12, 2024

Delaware County reported a 4.8% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2022 and 2023.

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Smaller number of Jackson County residents received food assistance benefits in 2023 than previous year

By Dubuque Times | Jun 10, 2024

Jackson County reported a 4.1% decrease in residents seeking the food assistance program between 2022 and 2023.

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7,394 Dubuque County residents received food assistance benefits in 2023

By Dubuque Times | Jun 6, 2024

Dubuque County reported a 6.5% decrease in residents seeking the food assistance program between 2022 and 2023.

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6.3% decrease in number of Delaware County residents receiving food assistance benefits in 2023

By Dubuque Times | Jun 4, 2024

Delaware County reported a 6.3% decrease in residents seeking the food assistance program between 2022 and 2023.

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Food assistance for Jackson County residents reach $2,870,905 in 2023

By Dubuque Times | May 2, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, Jackson County registered a 10.8% decrease in food assistance funding, receiving $2,870,905 in 2023.

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Food assistance for Dubuque County residents reach $14,745,978 in 2023

By Dubuque Times | Apr 29, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, Dubuque County registered a 10.3% decrease in food assistance funding, receiving $14,745,978 in 2023.

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Delaware County sees a drop in food assistance during 2023 compared to 2022

By Dubuque Times | Apr 26, 2024

Delaware County saw a 16.5% decrease in the amount of money allocated for food assistance from 2022 to 2023.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Dubuque County in 2021

By Dubuque Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Dubuque County received $37.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.