In 2022, residents of King William County received an average of $11,196 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th lowest in Virginia.
In 2022, government transfers made up 32% of income in Essex County, an alarming 21.5% surge from 10.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
In 2022, residents of King and Queen County received an average of $14,439 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 44th highest in Virginia.