Colorado Social Security

How does Colorado rank for social security payments?

Colorado ranks 5th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $1,776.71. The study is based on a total of 5,436,519 Coloradans who received a reported $9,659,111,600 in Social Security Payments in the past year.

Colorado Social Security Payments By County

Colorado County Social Security Comparison

Colorado Social Security Received Map

Social Security Received By County

The percentage of households receiving social security in Colorado varies by county.

Applying For Social Security in Colorado

How do I apply for Social Security Benefits in Colorado?

Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Colorado. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Colorado.

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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pension Insurance
Social Security Child's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Disabled Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Disabled Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Independently Entitled Divorced Spouse's Benefits
Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment
Social Security Medicare Program
Social Security Medicare Savings Program
Social Security Mother's or Father's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Parent's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Retirement Insurance Benefits
Social Security Special Benefits for Qualified WWII Veterans
Social Security Spouse's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)

Colorado Social Security Payments by City Statistics

How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Colorado?

City Payments Details

Arvada

$2,306.23

Arvada ranks 155th of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Arvada residents received $265,954,800 in social security payments in the past year.

Aurora

$1,380.70

Aurora ranks 61st of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Aurora residents received $493,357,100 in social security payments in the past year.

Centennial

$2,035.72

Centennial ranks 134th of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Centennial residents received $220,769,900 in social security payments in the past year.

Colorado Springs

$1,767.32

Colorado Springs ranks 110th of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Colorado Springs residents received $795,293,000 in social security payments in the past year.

Denver

$1,477.31

Denver ranks 73rd of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Denver residents received $1,002,304,000 in social security payments in the past year.

Fort Collins

$1,361.07

Fort Collins ranks 58th of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Fort Collins residents received $216,614,300 in social security payments in the past year.

Lakewood

$2,108.61

Lakewood ranks 138th of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Lakewood residents received $319,267,200 in social security payments in the past year.

Pueblo

$2,120.38

Pueblo ranks 139th of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Pueblo residents received $231,380,300 in social security payments in the past year.

Thornton

$1,215.52

Thornton ranks 43rd of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Thornton residents received $160,826,100 in social security payments in the past year.

Westminster

$1,830.99

Westminster ranks 123rd of 214 among cities in Colorado with the lowest social security payments. Westminster residents received $204,879,000 in social security payments in the past year.

Research & Reports

Social Security Statistics

How does Colorado 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 Statistics

Food Stamp Recipients in Colorado

Which areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in Colorado? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.

Colorado Food Stamp Statistics

Colorado Poverty Statistics

Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Colorado? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Colorado and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.

Colorado Poverty Statistics

2018 Colorado Poverty Line

Household 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 Colorado in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.

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