Virginia ranks 12th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,037.42. The study is based on a total of 8,365,952 Virginians who received a reported $17,044,923,800 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Virginia varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Virginia. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Virginia.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Virginia?
City | Payments | Details |
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Alexandria |
$1,212.56 |
Alexandria ranks 72nd of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Alexandria residents received $187,595,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Arlington |
$1,134.60 |
Arlington ranks 62nd of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Arlington residents received $260,428,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Chesapeake |
$1,787.22 |
Chesapeake ranks 135th of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Chesapeake residents received $420,728,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Hampton |
$1,965.86 |
Hampton ranks 156th of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Hampton residents received $267,857,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Newport News |
$1,686.27 |
Newport News ranks 126th of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Newport News residents received $304,836,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Norfolk |
$1,334.17 |
Norfolk ranks 84th of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Norfolk residents received $327,876,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Portsmouth |
$1,857.03 |
Portsmouth ranks 138th of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Portsmouth residents received $177,413,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Richmond |
$1,678.62 |
Richmond ranks 123rd of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Richmond residents received $370,794,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Roanoke |
$2,394.34 |
Roanoke ranks 207th of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Roanoke residents received $238,409,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Virginia Beach |
$1,862.08 |
Virginia Beach ranks 139th of 362 among cities in Virginia with the lowest social security payments. Virginia Beach residents received $838,042,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Virginia 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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Virginia 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 Virginia in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.