Maine ranks 48th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,651.69. The study is based on a total of 1,330,158 Mainers who received a reported $3,527,164,600 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Maine varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Maine. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Maine.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Maine?
City | Payments | Details |
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Auburn |
$2,432.81 |
Auburn ranks 30th of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Auburn residents received $55,811,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Augusta |
$2,422.07 |
Augusta ranks 28th of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Augusta residents received $45,113,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Bangor |
$2,401.31 |
Bangor ranks 27th of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Bangor residents received $77,410,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Biddeford |
$2,170.97 |
Biddeford ranks 17th of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Biddeford residents received $46,486,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Lewiston |
$2,431.14 |
Lewiston ranks 29th of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Lewiston residents received $88,033,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Portland |
$1,798.18 |
Portland ranks 10th of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Portland residents received $119,965,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Saco |
$2,203.12 |
Saco ranks 19th of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Saco residents received $42,139,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Sanford |
$2,555.48 |
Sanford ranks 37th of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Sanford residents received $53,460,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
South Portland |
$2,270.20 |
South Portland ranks 21st of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. South Portland residents received $57,733,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Westbrook |
$2,453.50 |
Westbrook ranks 33rd of 100 among cities in Maine with the lowest social security payments. Westbrook residents received $44,545,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Maine 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 Maine? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.
Maine Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Maine? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Maine and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Maine 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 Maine in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.