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Which states report the most Social Security income recipients?
Compare reported social security income across all 50 states. Highest reported values appear first. Explore the full ranking, find your state, and share the comparison.
HIGHEST REPORTED3,979,060California
MIDDLE OF THE 50 STATES621,970Unweighted median of state values
MEASUREMENTCountPopulation size affects this ranking
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Exact table and variable IDs are needed to confirm the counting universe. These are reported counts, not benefit dollars or a measure of financial distress.
Where does your state stand?
2024 ACS · 5-YEAR50 states · ranks reflect highest reported values first · ties share a rank
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Supplied extract; descriptive ranks across 50 states.
Washington, D.C. & Puerto Rico · additional context
Shown separately because the main ranking compares the 50 states.
District Of Columbia ↗55,170
Puerto Rico ↗577,803