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Aleutians West Census Area: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

By SW Alaska News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Aleutians West Census Area, providing an average of $1,786 per capita to residents.

Kodiak Island Borough saw 17.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By SW Alaska News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.5% of income in Kodiak Island Borough, an alarming 17% surge from 2.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.