What does this measure?
The number of people receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), per 1,000 residents.
Why is this important?
SSI benefits are intended to meet the basic economic needs of aged (65 and over), blind, and disabled persons with little or no income. This indicator is a measure of the number of needy individuals in the community beyond those who are receiving other forms of public assistance.
How is Westchester County performing?
In 2020, there were 17 SSI recipients per 1,000 residents in Westchester, less than the statewide rate of 30, and nationwide rate of 24. The county's rate grew 4% between 2000 and 2020, while the state rate declined 8%; however, the county rate has remained consistently below the state rate over that timeframe.
Notes about the data
The data do not necessarily reflect the actual number of people eligible for SSI. To receive this benefit, people must apply and be deemed eligible. Data for this indicator are expected to be released in the third quarter.
2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
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Westchester County | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Nassau County | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Putnam County | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Rockland County | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
New York State | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Notes: Rates expressed per 1,000 residents.
2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
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Westchester County | 14,742 | 15,011 | 15,132 | 15,260 | 15,464 | 15,598 | 15,952 | 16,161 | 16,572 | 16,761 | 17,252 | 17,647 | 18,149 | 18,322 | 17,378 | 17,398 | 17,550 | 17,499 | 17,252 | 17,152 | 16,594 |
Nassau County | 16,540 | 16,492 | 16,581 | 16,486 | 16,411 | 16,560 | 16,890 | 17,202 | 17,430 | 17,618 | 17,919 | 18,264 | 18,340 | 18,542 | 16,932 | 16,914 | 16,792 | 16,750 | 16,557 | 16,376 | 15,460 |
Putnam County | 744 | 739 | 755 | 784 | 785 | 802 | 806 | 852 | 869 | 860 | 862 | 902 | 908 | 940 | 796 | 799 | 801 | 801 | 802 | 805 | 806 |
Rockland County | 5,120 | 5,187 | 5,174 | 5,049 | 5,110 | 5,245 | 5,256 | 5,292 | 5,430 | 5,513 | 5,615 | 5,681 | 5,856 | 5,936 | 5,050 | 5,056 | 5,063 | 5,005 | 4,987 | 5,007 | 4,861 |
New York State | 616,502 | 621,937 | 624,564 | 623,774 | 625,841 | 633,473 | 640,598 | 647,513 | 656,968 | 666,561 | 680,057 | 689,019 | 696,905 | 698,928 | 653,601 | 648,707 | 644,377 | 637,595 | 628,644 | 621,220 | 601,717 |
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