Maryland ranks 8th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $1,910.12. The study is based on a total of 5,996,079 Marylanders who received a reported $11,453,232,900 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Maryland varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Maryland. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Maryland.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Maryland?
City | Payments | Details |
---|---|---|
Baltimore |
$1,778.29 |
Baltimore ranks 147th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Baltimore residents received $1,102,174,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Columbia |
$1,987.31 |
Columbia ranks 174th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Columbia residents received $205,031,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Ellicott City |
$1,941.25 |
Ellicott City ranks 166th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Ellicott City residents received $139,259,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Frederick |
$1,704.03 |
Frederick ranks 138th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Frederick residents received $118,140,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Gaithersburg |
$1,311.64 |
Gaithersburg ranks 70th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Gaithersburg residents received $88,426,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Germantown |
$764.23 |
Germantown ranks 14th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Germantown residents received $69,886,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Glen Burnie |
$2,077.32 |
Glen Burnie ranks 186th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Glen Burnie residents received $142,853,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Rockville |
$1,811.61 |
Rockville ranks 155th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Rockville residents received $120,327,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Silver Spring |
$1,109.89 |
Silver Spring ranks 48th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Silver Spring residents received $88,217,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Waldorf |
$1,261.08 |
Waldorf ranks 65th of 305 among cities in Maryland with the lowest social security payments. Waldorf residents received $92,340,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Maryland compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.
We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents.
Social Security StatisticsWhich areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in Maryland? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.
Maryland Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Maryland? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Maryland and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Maryland Poverty StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Maryland in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.