Social Security: Who gets it?
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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.
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— 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.