Minnesota Social Security

How does Minnesota rank for social security payments?

Minnesota ranks 24th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,189.97. The study is based on a total of 5,490,726 Minnesotans who received a reported $12,024,505,400 in Social Security Payments in the past year.

Minnesota Social Security Payments By County

Minnesota County Social Security Comparison

Minnesota Social Security Received Map

Social Security Received By County

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

Applying For Social Security in Minnesota

How do I apply for Social Security Benefits in Minnesota?

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

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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)

Minnesota Social Security Payments by City Statistics

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

City Payments Details

Bloomington

$2,847.63

Bloomington ranks 265th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. Bloomington residents received $243,235,600 in social security payments in the past year.

Brooklyn Park

$1,537.93

Brooklyn Park ranks 48th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. Brooklyn Park residents received $122,207,200 in social security payments in the past year.

Duluth

$2,281.71

Duluth ranks 166th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. Duluth residents received $196,377,900 in social security payments in the past year.

Maple Grove

$1,905.82

Maple Grove ranks 107th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. Maple Grove residents received $130,285,700 in social security payments in the past year.

Minneapolis

$1,298.38

Minneapolis ranks 30th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. Minneapolis residents received $534,220,200 in social security payments in the past year.

Plymouth

$2,407.49

Plymouth ranks 189th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. Plymouth residents received $183,590,500 in social security payments in the past year.

Rochester

$2,112.47

Rochester ranks 140th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. Rochester residents received $238,038,900 in social security payments in the past year.

St. Cloud

$1,724.33

St. Cloud ranks 74th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. St. Cloud residents received $115,690,400 in social security payments in the past year.

St. Paul

$1,475.92

St. Paul ranks 42nd of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. St. Paul residents received $443,985,100 in social security payments in the past year.

Woodbury

$1,746.59

Woodbury ranks 77th of 361 among cities in Minnesota with the lowest social security payments. Woodbury residents received $118,153,600 in social security payments in the past year.

Research & Reports

Social Security Statistics

How does Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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

Minnesota Food Stamp Statistics

Minnesota Poverty Statistics

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

Minnesota Poverty Statistics

2018 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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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