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Who Gets Benefits in Section, AL
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
- 25.9%
- Alabama 13.7%
- Households getting SSI
- 16.8%
- Alabama 6.3%
- With Social Security income
- 35.1%
- Alabama 35.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.9%
- Alabama 1.7%
Section 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)10625.9%
- Social Security income14435.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)6916.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)122.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section, AL | 25.9% | 16.8% | 35.1% | 2.9% |
| Jackson County | 12.3% | 6.6% | 41.1% | 1.4% |
| Alabama | 13.7% | 6.3% | 35.2% | 1.7% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Section, AL?
- 25.9% of households in Section, AL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 35.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Section compare with Alabama?
- The households getting snap in Section is 25.9%, compared with 13.7% for Alabama as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates