With a debate raging over the future of Social Security, it's time to look at some of the facts about what it means for Louisiana.

• Number of people receiving Social Security benefits in Louisiana:  731,511
• Percentage of total Louisiana population receiving Social Security benefits:  16%
• Total federal government Social Security payments made into Louisiana:  6.6 billion. 
• Percentage of Louisiana personal income from Social Security:  5.8%
• Rank among states in percentage of beneficiaries receiving survivors' payments:  1st
• Rank among states in percentage of beneficiaries receiving disability payments:  9th
• Rank among states in percentage of state income from Social Security:  21st

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