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.
Most American workers are entitled to receive a monthly Social Security retirement benefit by age 62. The average monthly Social Security check in 2015 is $1,328. But how does the government figure out how much each worker should receive? The key to calculating someoneâs Social Security benefit is to first figure out their Primary Insurance Amount (PIA). The PIA is the baseline amount for your Social Security benefits. The amount of your benefit depends on many factors, including how long you worked, your income and how old you are when you retire.