Louisiana ranks 7th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $1,869.08. The study is based on a total of 4,663,461 Louisianians who received a reported $8,716,392,800 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Louisiana varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Louisiana. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Louisiana.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Louisiana?
City | Payments | Details |
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Alexandria |
$1,823.21 |
Alexandria ranks 135th of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Alexandria residents received $87,430,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Baton Rouge |
$1,527.32 |
Baton Rouge ranks 70th of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Baton Rouge residents received $347,539,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Bossier City |
$1,648.97 |
Bossier City ranks 91st of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Bossier City residents received $111,323,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Kenner |
$1,999.44 |
Kenner ranks 174th of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Kenner residents received $134,468,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Lafayette |
$1,681.39 |
Lafayette ranks 97th of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Lafayette residents received $212,655,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Lake Charles |
$1,946.09 |
Lake Charles ranks 161st of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Lake Charles residents received $146,334,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Metairie |
$2,477.62 |
Metairie ranks 246th of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Metairie residents received $358,814,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Monroe |
$1,507.79 |
Monroe ranks 67th of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Monroe residents received $73,788,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
New Orleans |
$1,559.40 |
New Orleans ranks 79th of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. New Orleans residents received $605,331,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Shreveport |
$1,798.23 |
Shreveport ranks 128th of 281 among cities in Louisiana with the lowest social security payments. Shreveport residents received $352,842,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Louisiana 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 Louisiana? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.
Louisiana Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Louisiana? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Louisiana and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Louisiana 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 Louisiana in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.