Social Security: Who gets it?

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.