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Who Gets Benefits in Wainwright, 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
- 12.4%
- Alaska 10.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.6%
- Alaska 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 20.1%
- Alaska 25.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.6%
- Alaska 5.6%
Wainwright 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)2412.4%
- Social Security income3920.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)52.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)52.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainwright, AK | 12.4% | 2.6% | 20.1% | 2.6% |
| North Slope Borough | 14.0% | 2.1% | 23.7% | 7.0% |
| 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 Wainwright, AK?
- 12.4% of households in Wainwright, AK received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 20.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Wainwright compare with Alaska?
- The households getting snap in Wainwright is 12.4%, compared with 10.1% for Alaska as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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