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Who Gets Benefits in Ester, AK
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 8.8%
- Alaska 10.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 0.0%
- Alaska 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 29.4%
- Alaska 25.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.2%
- Alaska 5.6%
Ester has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1228.8%
- Social Security income40729.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)00.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)171.2%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ester, AK | 8.8% | 0.0% | 29.4% | 1.2% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 6.8% | 3.3% | 21.8% | 4.0% |
| Alaska | 10.1% | 4.0% | 25.6% | 5.6% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Ester, AK?
- 8.8% of households in Ester, AK received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 29.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Ester compare with Alaska?
- The households getting snap in Ester is 8.8%, compared with 10.1% for Alaska as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates