Connecticut ranks 32nd out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,349.72. The study is based on a total of 3,594,478 Connecticuters who received a reported $8,446,011,600 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Connecticut varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Connecticut. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Connecticut.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Connecticut?
City | Payments | Details |
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Bridgeport |
$1,410.13 |
Bridgeport ranks 8th of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. Bridgeport residents received $208,116,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Bristol |
$2,438.17 |
Bristol ranks 56th of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. Bristol residents received $147,504,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Danbury |
$1,879.56 |
Danbury ranks 23rd of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. Danbury residents received $158,959,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Hartford |
$1,264.21 |
Hartford ranks 6th of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. Hartford residents received $157,255,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
New Britain |
$1,766.13 |
New Britain ranks 17th of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. New Britain residents received $129,049,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
New Haven |
$1,420.88 |
New Haven ranks 9th of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. New Haven residents received $185,970,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Norwalk |
$1,864.31 |
Norwalk ranks 21st of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. Norwalk residents received $165,060,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Stamford |
$1,906.31 |
Stamford ranks 25th of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. Stamford residents received $245,630,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Waterbury |
$1,842.82 |
Waterbury ranks 19th of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. Waterbury residents received $201,328,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
West Hartford |
$2,394.35 |
West Hartford ranks 52nd of 128 among cities in Connecticut with the lowest social security payments. West Hartford residents received $151,706,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Connecticut 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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Connecticut Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Connecticut? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Connecticut and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Connecticut 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 Connecticut in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.