https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/eedata_sc/2015/index.html
Annual statistical report presenting earnings and employment data by sex and age for people in employment covered under Social Security and Medicare. Covers all states, DC, and outlying areas. From the Social Security Administration
https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/reports/53922-meanstestedprograms.pdf
Estimates that outlays for means-tested programs (Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, EITC et al) would grow at an average rate of 4% over the next decade, while outlays for non-means-tested programs (Social Security, Medicare et al) would grow at an average rate of 6%. From the Congressional Budget Office
https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/TRSUM/tr18summary.pdf
20+ page summary of the key findings on the current financial status of the Medicare and Social Security Trust Funds. The two programs amounted to 42% of federal program expenditures in FY2017 and both programs are expected to experience cost growth in excess of GDP growth due to aging of the population. From the Social Security Administration
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm0405
Summarizes the annual financial review of Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds. Recent policy changes will result in less funding for the Part A Medicare Hospital Fund which will be insolvent by 2026 Social Security is solvent until 2034 under current policies. Includes links to full text of the Medicare and Social Security reports. From the Treasury Department
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/oasdi_zip/2017/index.html
Provides program data on the number and type of beneficiaries and the amount of benefits paid in each state, zip code area, and Social Security Administration field office. From the Social Security Administration
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/supplement/2017/index.html
One of the major annual federal government statistical publications. Offers statistics and annual information on many social service programs including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Unemployment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, and Disability programs. From the Social Security Administration
https://census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2018/demo/P25_1144.pdf
Sees some historic moments in the coming projections including 2030 when one in five Americans will be projected to be of retirement age and 2035 when older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. From the Census Bureau
Provides a stark picture of income inequality in the U.S. where, in 2014, the lowest fifth had average annual income of about $19,000 and the highest fifth had $281,000. Also discusses trends in income inequality and how federal programs, especially the Affordable Care Act, and taxes affected the distribution of income in 2014. From the Congressional Budget Office