Mississippi ranks 21st out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,142.52. The study is based on a total of 2,986,220 Mississippians who received a reported $6,398,037,200 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Mississippi varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Mississippi. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Mississippi.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Mississippi?
City | Payments | Details |
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Biloxi |
$1,915.57 |
Biloxi ranks 85th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Biloxi residents received $86,828,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Greenville |
$2,007.64 |
Greenville ranks 100th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Greenville residents received $64,112,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Gulfport |
$1,931.28 |
Gulfport ranks 87th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Gulfport residents received $137,735,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Hattiesburg |
$1,526.28 |
Hattiesburg ranks 36th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Hattiesburg residents received $70,964,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Horn Lake |
$1,176.89 |
Horn Lake ranks 11th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Horn Lake residents received $31,545,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Jackson |
$1,533.50 |
Jackson ranks 37th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Jackson residents received $261,297,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Meridian |
$2,162.76 |
Meridian ranks 121st of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Meridian residents received $84,808,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Olive Branch |
$1,854.87 |
Olive Branch ranks 75th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Olive Branch residents received $66,836,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Southaven |
$1,841.30 |
Southaven ranks 74th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Southaven residents received $96,546,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Tupelo |
$2,275.31 |
Tupelo ranks 138th of 199 among cities in Mississippi with the lowest social security payments. Tupelo residents received $87,192,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Mississippi 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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Mississippi Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Mississippi? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Mississippi and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Mississippi 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 Mississippi in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.