Alabama ranks 39th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,455.53. The study is based on a total of 4,850,771 Alabamians who received a reported $11,911,199,500 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Alabama varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Alabama. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Alabama.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Alabama?
City | Payments | Details |
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Auburn |
$1,248.14 |
Auburn ranks 9th of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Auburn residents received $76,713,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Birmingham |
$2,145.71 |
Birmingham ranks 100th of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Birmingham residents received $455,458,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Decatur |
$2,605.95 |
Decatur ranks 181st of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Decatur residents received $142,920,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Dothan |
$2,459.21 |
Dothan ranks 155th of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Dothan residents received $166,695,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Hoover |
$2,408.66 |
Hoover ranks 143rd of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Hoover residents received $202,688,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Huntsville |
$2,237.69 |
Huntsville ranks 111th of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Huntsville residents received $426,283,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Madison |
$1,636.93 |
Madison ranks 32nd of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Madison residents received $77,065,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Mobile |
$2,362.32 |
Mobile ranks 134th of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Mobile residents received $453,767,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Montgomery |
$2,128.45 |
Montgomery ranks 96th of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Montgomery residents received $427,309,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Tuscaloosa |
$1,893.88 |
Tuscaloosa ranks 61st of 316 among cities in Alabama with the lowest social security payments. Tuscaloosa residents received $184,413,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Alabama 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.
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Alabama Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Alabama? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Alabama and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Alabama 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 Alabama in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.