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.
SSDI amount. Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments have been increased by 1.5%. The average monthly SSDI benefit is $1,148 in 2014, while the maximum SSDI monthly payment is $2,642. Benefit amounts for the spouses and children of disabled workers have also increased by 1.5%.