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.
If you qualify for Social Security benefits, here's how the SSA determines the amount of your monthly check. 1. Total earnings: The SSA determines the total amount you earned in the 35 years during which you made the most money, up to a maximum amount per year.The limit is adjusted for inflation -- in 1951, the limit was $3,600. In 2015, it's $118,500. If you worked fewer than 35 years, the missing years are counted as zero.otal earnings: The SSA determines the total amount you earned in the 35 years during which you made the most money, up to a maximum amount per year. The limit is adjusted for inflation -- in 1951, the limit was $3,600. In 2015, it's $118,500.