Who Gets Social Security?

From the Associated Press:

About 56 million people receive monthly Social Security benefits. Who they are, and how much they get:

—36 million retired workers. Average monthly benefit: $1,235
—8.7 million disabled workers. Average benefit: $1,111.

—2.5 million spouses. Average benefit: $590.

—4.3 million children. Average benefit: $564.

—4.4 million widows and widowers. Average benefit: $1,152.

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