Williamson County
Recent News About Williamson County
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Williamson County saw 12.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.4% of income in Williamson County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Williamson County: 24.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 44th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 24.4% of income in Williamson County—ranking it 44th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Williamson County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Williamson County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Williamson County?
Since 1970, Williamson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.4%.
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Williamson County ranks 47th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,651 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Williamson County received an average of $12,651 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 47th highest in Illinois.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 25
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 25
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met August 28
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 28
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 28
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, Aug. 28
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met July 22
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Monday, July 22
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met March 12
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 12
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 12
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 12
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners will meet Jan. 17
Williamson County Board of Commissioners will meet Wednesday, Jan. 17
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 8
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 8
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met June 20
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, June 20
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met July 6
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, July 6.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met July 12
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, July 12.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met July 8
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Friday, July 8.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 12
Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 12.
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Census Bureau reports Williamson County population was 67,102 in 2019
Williamson County had a population of 67,102 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.
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Williamson County Clerk submits resignation after alleged DUI
The Williamson County Clerk resigned from her position after being arrested for a DUI.