North Dakota ranks 9th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $1,969.52. The study is based on a total of 745,475 North Dakotans who received a reported $1,468,229,800 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in North Dakota varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including North Dakota. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of North Dakota.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in North Dakota?
City | Payments | Details |
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Bismarck |
$2,435.08 |
Bismarck ranks 37th of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Bismarck residents received $171,761,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Dickinson |
$1,371.28 |
Dickinson ranks 13th of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Dickinson residents received $30,591,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Fargo |
$1,652.28 |
Fargo ranks 18th of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Fargo residents received $195,133,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Grand Forks |
$1,709.52 |
Grand Forks ranks 19th of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Grand Forks residents received $96,136,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Jamestown |
$2,295.04 |
Jamestown ranks 32nd of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Jamestown residents received $35,267,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Mandan |
$2,098.08 |
Mandan ranks 30th of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Mandan residents received $45,050,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Minot |
$1,888.86 |
Minot ranks 23rd of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Minot residents received $90,988,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Wahpeton |
$2,074.90 |
Wahpeton ranks 28th of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Wahpeton residents received $16,229,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
West Fargo |
$1,522.96 |
West Fargo ranks 16th of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. West Fargo residents received $50,393,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Williston |
$1,280.47 |
Williston ranks 12th of 56 among cities in North Dakota with the lowest social security payments. Williston residents received $32,103,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does North Dakota compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.
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North Dakota Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in North Dakota? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across North Dakota and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
North Dakota Poverty StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
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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 North Dakota in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.