Table 12. Number of persons 65 years of age or over per 1,000 receiving social security benefits and Supplemental Security Income: United States, selected years 1940-83.
| Year | Social security beneficiaries1 | Supplemental Security Income |
|---|---|---|
| Number per 1,000 aged | ||
| 1940 | 7 | 217 |
| 1945 | 62 | 194 |
| 1950 | 164 | 224 |
| 1955 | 394 | 179 |
| 1960 | 616 | 141 |
| 1965 | 752 | 117 |
| 1970 | 855 | 104 |
| 1975 | 904 | 111 |
| 1980 | 914 | 87 |
| 1982 | 930 | 75 |
| 1983 | 935 | 73 |
1
Old age survivors and disability insurance.
Source: (Social Security Administration, 1984-85).