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.
For survivor benefits, the average monthly benefit amount for November 2013 was $1,066. Average amounts varied widely within the different types of survivors benefits. For disability benefits, the average worker, based on his or her individual work record, received $1,129 that month. More November 2013 average amounts for other SSA benefits are here. Estimate your own retirement amount with the SSA Retirement Planner tools, especially the Retirement Estimator.