African Americans: Description of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Participation and Benefit Levels Using the American Community Survey

Research and Statistics Note, January 2014

20 Pages Posted: 19 Jan 2014

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Patricia P. Martin

Government of the United States of America - Social Security Administration

John L. Murphy

Government of the United States of America, Social Security Administration, Office of Retirement Policy

Date Written: January 16, 2014

Abstract

The authors use American Community Survey (ACS) data to compare Social Security and Supplemental Security Income program participation and benefit levels of African Americans with those of the general population. The ACS data show that African Americans are more likely to be Supplemental Security Income recipients, and less likely to be Social Security beneficiaries. Higher rates of poverty, disability, and mortality among African Americans mean that they are also more likely to rely on Social Security survivor and disability benefits than are other beneficiaries.

Keywords: American Community Survey, African Americans, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income

JEL Classification: H55, I38, J15

Suggested Citation

Martin, Patricia P. and Murphy, John L., African Americans: Description of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Participation and Benefit Levels Using the American Community Survey (January 16, 2014). Research and Statistics Note, January 2014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2380750

Patricia P. Martin (Contact Author)

Government of the United States of America - Social Security Administration ( email )

Washington, DC 20254
United States

John L. Murphy

Government of the United States of America, Social Security Administration, Office of Retirement Policy ( email )

500 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20254
United States

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