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Who Gets Benefits in Poway, 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
- 5.8%
- California 12.4%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.3%
- California 5.9%
- With Social Security income
- 34.3%
- California 28.4%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.3%
- California 4.0%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)9555.8%
- Social Security income5,62534.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)7104.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3732.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poway, CA | 5.8% | 4.3% | 34.3% | 2.3% |
| San Diego County | 9.9% | 4.7% | 26.8% | 3.3% |
| 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 Poway, CA?
- 5.8% of households in Poway, CA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 34.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Poway compare with California?
- The households getting snap in Poway is 5.8%, compared with 12.4% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates