Mercer County
Recent News About Mercer County
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Mercer County: 21.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 35th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 21.3% of income in Mercer County—ranking it 35th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Mercer County?
Since 1970, Mercer County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.2%.
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Mercer County ranks 52nd highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,576 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Mercer County received an average of $12,576 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 51st lowest in Illinois.
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Census Bureau reports Mercer County population was 15,589 in 2019
Mercer County had a population of 15,589 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Census Bureau reports Mercer County population was 15,503 in 2020
Mercer County had a population of 15,503 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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COVID-19 disaster declaration issued in Mercer County
Mercer County has issued a county disaster declaration due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mercer county population decreases by 101 people between 2017 and 2018
Mercer county population decreased by 101 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Mercer county population decreases by 101 people between 2017 and 2018
Mercer county population decreased by 101 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Mercer County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Mercer County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Mercer County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mercer County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Mercer County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mercer County?
There were five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter that live in Mercer County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mercer County?
There were two offenders released on parole during that live in Mercer County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.
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Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mercer County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in Mercer County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.
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Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mercer County?
There were five offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Mercer County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mercer County?
There were 11 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Mercer County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of property crimes
There were three offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Mercer County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Mercer County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Mercer County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.