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.
How In-Kind Support and Maintenance Affects Your SSI Payment. The amount of your SSI payment is based upon the current âfederal benefit rateâ (FBR), a value established by the government each year. In 2017, the FBR is $735 for an individual and $1,103 for a couple.