Summit County
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2022: Summit County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Summit County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7%.
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Summit County saw 11.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19% of income in Summit County, a 11.9% surge from 7.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Summit County ranks 18th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 19% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19% of income in Summit County—ranking it 18th least dependent among Ohio counties.
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Ravenna Road to Close for Two-Weeks for Culvert Replacement
Ravenna Road to Close for Two-Weeks for Culvert Replacement
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County Executive and Council recognize Preparedness and Recovery Month
County Executive and Council recognize Preparedness and Recovery Month
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Summit County Cares set to receive national recognition
Summit County Cares set to receive national recognition
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Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness
Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness
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Christman Road Bridge over Nimisila Reservoir – Immediate Closure
Christman Road Bridge over Nimisila Reservoir – Immediate Closure
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Summit County earns national recognition for opiate abatement, minority contractor programs
Summit County earns national recognition for opiate abatement, minority contractor programs
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BOCC Work Session on May 17
BOCC Work Session on May 17
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Smith Road - Westbound Lane Closure
Alan Brubaker, P.E., P.S., Summit County Engineer, would like to alert residents and motorists of the 30-day closure of the westbound lane of Smith Road, between Sand Run and Ghent Road, starting April 26, 2022.
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Summit County Clerk of Courts Provides Donations to Charitable Organizations
Summit County Clerk of Courts Sandra Kurt today announced the recipients of donations from her office’s annual Jeans Pass Program. Monetary donations from employees in the Clerk’s office will benefit three charitable organizations in Summit County: Harmony House, GASP (Guardians Advocating Child Sa
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Municipalities officially form Summit County Regional Dispatch Center
On Thursday, February 17, County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters, Fairlawn Mayor William Roth, Stow Mayor John Pribonic and Tallmadge Law Director Megan Raber, representing Mayor David Kline, signed an agreement to create the Summit County Regional Dispatch Center. Summit County and the cities entered into an intergovernmental agreement creating a Council of Governments (COG) to jointly own and operate the 9-1-1 dispatch center.
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SCE is hiring a Design Engineer, Inspector, Engineering Tech, and Surveyor
County of Summit issued the following announcement on Feb. 14Come work with us!
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County Executive Shapiro names new department directors
County of Summit issued the following announcement on Jan. 5Effective January 1, 2022, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro has three new directors leading departments under her authority, Diane Miller-Dawson, Phil Montgomery and Lori Pesci.
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Census Bureau reports Summit County population was 541,334 in 2019
Summit County had a population of 541,334 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Akron Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Summit County population was 540,810 in 2020
Summit County had a population of 540,810 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Akron Reporter.
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Summit County ranked 24th in Ohio for resident earnings in 2019
Summit County ranked 24th among counties in Ohio by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Summit County ranked 26th in Ohio for resident earnings in 2018
Summit County ranked 26th among counties in Ohio by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
