The Lincoln metroâs growth rate of 1.3 percent ranks 19th among second-tier metros, those between 101st and 200th in population. Since the 1930s, Nebraskaâs growth has been centered in Omaha and Lincoln, while many other counties have been losing population.
* As of 2014, Social Security pays an average of $15,528/year to retired individuals. In 2013, the U.S. Census Bureau's poverty threshold for individuals over 65 years of age was $11,173. * As of 2014, Social Security pays an average of $25,332/year to retired couples.
Monthly SSDI Benefits. In contrast, the monthly benefit for a Social Security disability recipient depends on prior earnings: how much and how long you worked and paid into the Social Security system. The most you can receive in 2017 is $2,687, but the average monthly payment is $1,171. Unlike SSI, the SSA won't count any income against you to lower your SSDI benefit.