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Who Gets Benefits in Ridgecrest, 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
- 16.0%
- California 12.4%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.2%
- California 5.9%
- With Social Security income
- 22.4%
- California 28.4%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.3%
- California 4.0%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,81416.0%
- Social Security income2,52722.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)7036.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)4834.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest, CA | 16.0% | 6.2% | 22.4% | 4.3% |
| Kern County | 20.2% | 6.5% | 27.7% | 5.6% |
| 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 Ridgecrest, CA?
- 16.0% of households in Ridgecrest, CA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 22.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Ridgecrest compare with California?
- The households getting snap in Ridgecrest is 16.0%, compared with 12.4% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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