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Who Gets Benefits in Newark, CA
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
- 6.2%
- California 12.4%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.6%
- California 5.9%
- With Social Security income
- 22.7%
- California 28.4%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.8%
- California 4.0%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)9386.2%
- Social Security income3,45922.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)8585.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)5813.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, CA | 6.2% | 5.6% | 22.7% | 3.8% |
| Alameda County | 9.9% | 5.0% | 24.6% | 4.4% |
| California | 12.4% | 5.9% | 28.4% | 4.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Newark, CA?
- 6.2% of households in Newark, CA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 22.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Newark compare with California?
- The households getting snap in Newark is 6.2%, compared with 12.4% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates