New Jersey ranks 26th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,222.88. The study is based on a total of 8,960,161 New Jerseyans who received a reported $19,917,402,000 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in New Jersey varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including New Jersey. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of New Jersey.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in New Jersey?
City | Payments | Details |
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Camden |
$1,176.34 |
Camden ranks 29th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Camden residents received $88,872,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Clifton |
$1,961.65 |
Clifton ranks 119th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Clifton residents received $169,107,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Elizabeth |
$914.80 |
Elizabeth ranks 11th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Elizabeth residents received $118,341,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Jersey City |
$1,164.82 |
Jersey City ranks 28th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Jersey City residents received $309,761,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Newark |
$1,134.94 |
Newark ranks 26th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Newark residents received $320,965,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Passaic |
$977.97 |
Passaic ranks 14th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Passaic residents received $69,491,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Paterson |
$981.80 |
Paterson ranks 15th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Paterson residents received $145,198,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Toms River |
$2,994.90 |
Toms River ranks 354th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Toms River residents received $265,668,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Trenton |
$1,386.12 |
Trenton ranks 41st of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Trenton residents received $117,635,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Union City |
$1,003.16 |
Union City ranks 17th of 461 among cities in New Jersey with the lowest social security payments. Union City residents received $70,035,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does New Jersey 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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New Jersey 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 New Jersey in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.