2014 Social Security Quick Fact Sheets

Updated February 14, 2014

Published February 14, 2014

/ Updated February 14, 2014

Note: 2022 Social Security Quick Fact Sheets are now available.

This set of 2014 fact sheets and easy-to-read corresponding infographics provides a one-page overview of quick facts on Social Security benefits and beneficiaries for each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.

Information is provided about each state's older population, Social Security beneficiaries, Social Security benefits, Social Security's role in lifting retirees out of poverty, Social Security's impact on the state economy, and the Percent of Social Security as the only source of income among older residents.

National Report (PDF)

National Infographic (PDF)

State Fact Sheets and Infographics (PDF)

Alabama: Fact Sheet Infographic

Alaska: Fact Sheet Infographic

Arizona: Fact Sheet Infographic

Arkansas: Fact Sheet Infographic

California: Fact Sheet Infographic

Colorado: Fact Sheet Infographic

Connecticut: Fact Sheet Infographic

Delaware: Fact Sheet Infographic

District of Columbia: Fact Sheet Infographic

Florida: Fact Sheet Infographic

Georgia: Fact Sheet Infographic

Hawaii: Fact Sheet Infographic

Idaho: Fact Sheet Infographic

Illinois: Fact Sheet Infographic

Indiana: Fact Sheet Infographic

Iowa: Fact Sheet Infographic

Kansas: Fact Sheet Infographic

Kentucky: Fact Sheet Infographic

Louisiana: Fact Sheet Infographic

Maine: Fact Sheet Infographic

Maryland: Fact Sheet Infographic

Massachusetts: Fact Sheet Infographic

Michigan: Fact Sheet Infographic

Minnesota: Fact Sheet Infographic

Mississippi: Fact Sheet Infographic

Missouri: Fact Sheet Infographic

Montana: Fact Sheet Infographic

Nebraska: Fact Sheet Infographic

Nevada: Nact Sheet Infographic

New Hampshire: Fact Sheet Infographic

New Jersey: Fact Sheet Infographic

New Mexico: Fact Sheet Infographic

New York: Fact Sheet Infographic

North Carolina: Fact Sheet Infographic

North Dakota: Fact Sheet Infographic

Ohio: Fact Sheet Infographic

Oklahoma: Fact Sheet Infographic

Oregon: Fact Sheet Infographic

Pennsylvania: Fact Sheet Infographic

Puerto Rico: Fact Sheet Infographic

Rhode Island: Fact Sheet Infographic

South Carolina: Fact Sheet Infographic

South Dakota: Fact Sheet Infographic

Tennessee: Fact Sheet Infographic

Texas: Fact Sheet Infographic

Utah: Fact Sheet Infographic

Vermont: Fact Sheet Infographic

Virgin Islands: Fact Sheet Infographic

Virginia: Fact Sheet Infographic

Washington: Fact Sheet Infographic

West Virginia: Fact Sheet Virginia Infographic

Wisconsin: Fact Sheet Infographic

Wyoming: Fact Sheet Infographic

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