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2022: Kent County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Kent County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 15%.

By Kent County Today | Apr 19, 2025

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Kent County: Residents received $503.86 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Kent County, providing an average of $2,695 per capita to residents.

By Kent County Today | Apr 13, 2025

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Kent County saw 20.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Kent County Today | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.5% of income in Kent County, an alarming 20.5% surge from 6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Kent County ranks second highest in Delaware for per capita government transfer income at $13,543 in 2022

By Kent County Today | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kent County received an average of $13,543 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second highest in Delaware.

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Kent County ranks first in Delaware for government transfer dependency at 26.5% in 2022

By Kent County Today | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Kent County stood out as the most government transfer-dependent county in Delaware, with 26.5% of total income coming from government transfers.

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Kent County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By Kent County Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Kent County, providing an average of $1,507 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Delaware Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025

By Kent County Today | Feb 6, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Delaware Secretary of State - Elections Department regarding details of candidates running in the upcoming spring elections.

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FOIA Request Sent to Delaware State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Kent County Today | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Delaware State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Kent County rise or fall in 2021?

By Kent County Today | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kent County received $3.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Kent County farmers in 2021 reached $6,811,001

By Kent County Today | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Kent County received $6,811,001 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in New Castle County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Kent County Today | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in New Castle County received $2,667,111 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Lake Como advisory

By Kent County Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

Lake Como advisory

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4th of July Holiday Trash & Recycling Collection

By Kent County Today Report | Jul 1, 2023

There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection by the City of Dover on Monday July 3rd & Tuesday July 4, 2023 due to the observance of the 4th of July holiday.

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July 4th Parade

By Kent County Today Report | Jun 28, 2023

The July 4th Parade is hosted in Smyrna this year and will start at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday 7/4

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Juneteenth Holiday Trash & Recyling Collection

By Kent County Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection by the City of Dover on Juneteenth, Monday June 19, 2023.

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Juneteenth closure

By Kent County Today Report | Jun 13, 2023

In honor of Juneteenth, Town offices will be closed on Monday, June 19.

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Yard Water Meter Monthly Service Charge

By Kent County Today Report | May 26, 2023

A Monthly Service Charge in the amount of $7.50 will be charged for all yard meters from April to October only.

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Memorial Day Holiday - Trash & Recycling Collection

By Kent County Today Report | May 25, 2023

There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection by the City of Dover on Memorial Day, Monday May 29, 2023

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Memorial Day week schedule

By Kent County Today Report | May 23, 2023

The Town of Smyrna buildings will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

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Annual City Council Meeting Video "Click for Video"

By Kent County Today Report | May 15, 2023

The Video Recording of the May 08, 2023, Annual City Council Meeting is available at the following link: 05/08/2023 Annual City Council Meeting