Alaska ranks 1st out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $1,232.11. The study is based on a total of 738,565 Alaskans who received a reported $909,995,700 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Alaska varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Alaska. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Alaska.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Alaska?
City | Payments | Details |
---|---|---|
Anchorage |
$1,151.38 |
Anchorage ranks 26th of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Anchorage residents received $343,369,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Badger |
$1,086.01 |
Badger ranks 21st of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Badger residents received $20,676,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
College |
$971.50 |
College ranks 17th of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. College residents received $13,952,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Fairbanks |
$1,155.82 |
Fairbanks ranks 27th of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Fairbanks residents received $36,816,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Juneau |
$1,244.37 |
Juneau ranks 33rd of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Juneau residents received $40,359,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Knik-Fairview |
$863.94 |
Knik-Fairview ranks 12th of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Knik-Fairview residents received $14,862,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Lakes |
$1,216.05 |
Lakes ranks 31st of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Lakes residents received $11,460,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Sitka |
$1,751.09 |
Sitka ranks 53rd of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Sitka residents received $15,427,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Tanaina |
$959.72 |
Tanaina ranks 16th of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Tanaina residents received $10,088,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Wasilla |
$1,670.69 |
Wasilla ranks 47th of 68 among cities in Alaska with the lowest social security payments. Wasilla residents received $15,530,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Alaska 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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Alaska Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Alaska? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Alaska and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Alaska 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 Alaska in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.