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Who Gets Benefits in Monroe County, AR
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
- 16.1%
- Arkansas 10.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 10.5%
- Arkansas 6.3%
- With Social Security income
- 41.4%
- Arkansas 35.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.9%
- Arkansas 1.7%
Monroe County 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)45016.1%
- Social Security income1,15641.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)29310.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1103.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County, AR | 16.1% | 10.5% | 41.4% | 3.9% |
| Arkansas | 10.2% | 6.3% | 35.0% | 1.7% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Monroe County, AR?
- 16.1% of households in Monroe County, AR received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 41.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Monroe County compare with Arkansas?
- The households getting snap in Monroe County is 16.1%, compared with 10.2% for Arkansas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates