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Who Gets Benefits in Ward, 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
- 8.5%
- Arkansas 10.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.0%
- Arkansas 6.3%
- With Social Security income
- 19.6%
- Arkansas 35.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.6%
- Arkansas 1.7%
Ward 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)1958.5%
- Social Security income45119.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1155.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)371.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward, AR | 8.5% | 5.0% | 19.6% | 1.6% |
| Lonoke County | 7.1% | 4.4% | 32.0% | 1.6% |
| Arkansas | 10.2% | 6.3% | 35.0% | 1.7% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Ward, AR?
- 8.5% of households in Ward, AR received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 19.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Ward compare with Arkansas?
- The households getting snap in Ward is 8.5%, compared with 10.2% for Arkansas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates