Bremer County: Social Security dependency reached 7.6% in 2022

Bremer County: Social Security dependency reached 7.6% in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers in Bremer County totaled $113.93 million, amounting to $4,510 per capita, or 43.4% of total government transfers, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.Among all government transfer programs, Social Security was the largest contributor in the county. Medicare was the second largest contributor, totaling $75.62 million, equating to $2,994 per capita and making up 28.8% of total transfers.Co…