The early 2020s saw dramatic changes in Americans' personal incomes, with positive changes for middle- and low-income people.

Economic stimulus checks and pandemic-era welfare programs have increased household incomes by thousands of dollars through tax credits for things like child care. The cultural revolution in the workforce, known as the Great Resignation, had roughly the following consequences: One in three workers changes jobs Pursue better profits, more fulfillment, and greater rewards.

But by 2022, inflation will reach historic highs, peaking at around 9%, threatening to wipe out the working class' newly acquired purchasing power.

Personal income growth in 2022 was, on average, much slower than in 2021. Personal income for Americans living and working in metropolitan areas increased by about 1.7 percent over the year. In contrast, in non-metropolitan and rural areas, personal income growth for Americans will be 1.2% in 2022, compared to an 8.9% increase in 2021, and slightly less than 8.9% in the previous year. It has slowed down.

Stacker analysis Bureau of Economic Analysis Use data to see how personal income in Apache County has changed and how it compares to the state and national level. Income can include more than just a salary or hourly wage. Passive income from investments such as stock holdings and 401(k)s, as well as commissions and bonuses, are all considered income.

Personal income in Apache County in 2022 was $45,633 per person, according to BEA data. It decreased by 0.4% from 2021.

Apache County had the 11th highest per capita income of the state's 15 counties included in the data. Apache County's typical personal income level was $12,809 lower than the state and $19,837 lower than the nation.

This article features data reporting by Paxtyn Merten and is written by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series on leveraging data automation across 3,101 counties.