Economic Security
People Receiving Supplemental Security Income

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration

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 2024, there were 16 SSI recipients per 1,000 residents in Westchester, less than the statewide rate of 28, and nationwide rate of 22. The county's rate declined 12% between 2014 and 2024, while the state rate declined 17%; however, the county rate has remained consistently below the state rate over that timeframe.

Westchester had the highest rate among comparison counties, followed by Rockland (13), Nassau (11), and Putnam (8).

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.

People Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Westchester County181819191818181818181716161616
Nassau County131414141212121212121111111111
Putnam County999988888888888
Rockland County181818191616161515151414141313
New York State353536363333333332323029292828

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration
Notes: Rates expressed per 1,000 residents.




Number of People Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Westchester County17,25217,64718,14918,32217,37817,39817,55017,49917,25217,15216,59416,14516,02915,89415,991
Nassau County17,91918,26418,34018,54216,93216,91416,79216,75016,55716,37615,46015,23215,07114,98915,132
Putnam County862902908940796799801801802805806791793795812
Rockland County5,6155,6815,8565,9365,0505,0565,0635,0054,9875,0074,8614,6024,6744,6104,491
New York State680,057689,019696,905698,928653,601648,707644,377637,595628,644621,220601,717583,442572,694562,495559,604

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration




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INDICATORS TREND | WESTCHESTER
Early Prenatal Care, by Mother's Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Infant Mortality Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Children Receiving Subsidized Child Care 0
Maintaining
Children Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Disengaged Youth, Ages 16 to 19 -1
Decreasing
Single-Parent Families, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Single Female-Headed Households -1
Decreasing
Voter Registration Rate 1
Increasing
Voter Participation Rate 1
Increasing
Serious Crimes -1
Decreasing
Reported Victims of Domestic Violence 0
Maintaining
Arrest Rates, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Households without Vehicles -1
Decreasing
Means of Transportation to Work, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Open Space in Westchester County 10 Not Applicable*
Change in Total Population 1
Increasing
Change in Population, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Change in Population, by Age 10 Not Applicable*
People with Disabilities 1
Increasing
Language Diversity 1
Increasing
People 65 or Older Living Alone -1
Decreasing
Foreign-Born Population 1
Increasing
Change in Total Jobs 1
Increasing
Change in Jobs by Sector 10 Not Applicable*
Business Ownership, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Average Salary by Sector 10 Not Applicable*
Median Household Income, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Income in Relation to Poverty Level 10 Not Applicable*
Female to Male Earnings Ratio 0
Maintaining
Unemployment Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
People Living in Poverty -1
Decreasing
People Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Seniors Living in Poverty 1
Increasing
Seniors Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Food Insecurity 1
Increasing
Households Receiving SNAP, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Public Assistance 0
Maintaining
People Receiving Supplemental Security Income -1
Decreasing
Homeownership Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Cost of Homeownership, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Overall Housing Cost Burden -1
Decreasing
Cost of Rent, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Rent Burdened Households -1
Decreasing
Homelessness, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Homelessness, by Sex 10 Not Applicable*
Per-Student Spending 0
Maintaining
Student Suspensions -1
Decreasing
Student Performance on Grade 3 English, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
High School Cohort Graduation Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
College Admission Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
College Enrollment Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Education Levels of Adults, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
People Without Health Insurance -1
Decreasing
Mortality Rate, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Mortality Rate from Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Diabetes Mortality, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*
Suicide Rates, by Race/Ethnicity 10 Not Applicable*


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