Social Security: Who gets it?
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The Associated Press
August 6, 2012
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About 56 million people receive monthly Social Security benefits. Who they are, and how much they get:
--36 million retired workers. Average monthly benefit: $1,235.
--8.7 million disabled workers. Average benefit: $1,111.
--2.5 million spouses. Average benefit: $590.
--4.3 million children. Average benefit: $564.
--4.4 million widows and widowers. Average benefit: $1,152.
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Source: Social Security Administration.
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