South Carolina ranks 42nd out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,530.34. The study is based on a total of 4,893,444 South Carolinians who received a reported $12,382,058,800 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in South Carolina varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including South Carolina. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of South Carolina.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in South Carolina?
City | Payments | Details |
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Charleston |
$2,080.11 |
Charleston ranks 74th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Charleston residents received $272,919,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Columbia |
$1,359.42 |
Columbia ranks 15th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Columbia residents received $179,764,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Goose Creek |
$1,380.58 |
Goose Creek ranks 17th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Goose Creek residents received $56,659,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Greenville |
$2,004.35 |
Greenville ranks 65th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Greenville residents received $128,400,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Hilton Head Island |
$5,376.03 |
Hilton Head Island ranks 232nd of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Hilton Head Island residents received $213,245,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Mount Pleasant |
$2,330.44 |
Mount Pleasant ranks 104th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Mount Pleasant residents received $187,975,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
North Charleston |
$1,391.76 |
North Charleston ranks 18th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. North Charleston residents received $150,568,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Rock Hill |
$1,982.63 |
Rock Hill ranks 59th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Rock Hill residents received $140,299,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Summerville |
$1,716.28 |
Summerville ranks 38th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Summerville residents received $84,307,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Sumter |
$2,082.05 |
Sumter ranks 75th of 236 among cities in South Carolina with the lowest social security payments. Sumter residents received $83,877,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does South Carolina 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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South Carolina 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 South Carolina in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.