Low-income seniors rely on Social Security benefits for a major share of their retirement income

Social Security Benefits (% of Total Income)

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Note: A quintile is one-fifth of the population. The lowest quintile's income range is under $13,499, the second quintile's is $13,499-$23,592, the middle quintile's is $23,592-$39,298, the fourth quintile's is $39,298-$72,129, and the highest quintile's is over $72,129. Data are for 2014.