Hawaii Social Security

How does Hawaii rank for social security payments?

Hawaii ranks 18th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,135.75. The study is based on a total of 1,421,658 Hawaiians who received a reported $3,036,301,700 in Social Security Payments in the past year.

Hawaii Social Security Payments By County

Hawaii County Social Security Comparison

Hawaii Social Security Received Map

Social Security Received By County

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

Applying For Social Security in Hawaii

How do I apply for Social Security Benefits in Hawaii?

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

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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)

Hawaii Social Security Payments by City Statistics

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

City Payments Details

East Honolulu

$3,401.00

East Honolulu ranks 111th of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. East Honolulu residents received $162,799,100 in social security payments in the past year.

Ewa Gentry

$1,159.54

Ewa Gentry ranks 9th of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Ewa Gentry residents received $28,038,800 in social security payments in the past year.

Hilo

$2,530.15

Hilo ranks 90th of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Hilo residents received $115,635,500 in social security payments in the past year.

Kahului

$2,206.91

Kahului ranks 68th of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Kahului residents received $67,765,400 in social security payments in the past year.

Kailua

$2,813.31

Kailua ranks 101st of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Kailua residents received $107,153,400 in social security payments in the past year.

Kaneohe

$2,633.23

Kaneohe ranks 96th of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Kaneohe residents received $89,853,700 in social security payments in the past year.

Mililani Town

$2,499.66

Mililani Town ranks 84th of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Mililani Town residents received $70,848,000 in social security payments in the past year.

Pearl City

$2,873.80

Pearl City ranks 103rd of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Pearl City residents received $132,939,200 in social security payments in the past year.

Urban Honolulu

$2,291.56

Urban Honolulu ranks 72nd of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Urban Honolulu residents received $803,851,600 in social security payments in the past year.

Waipahu

$1,502.98

Waipahu ranks 24th of 120 among cities in Hawaii with the lowest social security payments. Waipahu residents received $62,697,000 in social security payments in the past year.

Research & Reports

Social Security Statistics

How does Hawaii 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 Hawaii

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

Hawaii Food Stamp Statistics

Hawaii Poverty Statistics

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

Hawaii Poverty Statistics

2018 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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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