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Who Gets Benefits in Center, CO
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
- 35.5%
- Colorado 8.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 11.9%
- Colorado 3.2%
- With Social Security income
- 31.5%
- Colorado 25.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 8.1%
- Colorado 2.5%
Center 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)36635.5%
- Social Security income32531.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)12311.9%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)838.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center, CO | 35.5% | 11.9% | 31.5% | 8.1% |
| Saguache County | 24.1% | 3.5% | 45.8% | 6.1% |
| Colorado | 8.5% | 3.2% | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Center, CO?
- 35.5% of households in Center, CO received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 31.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Center compare with Colorado?
- The households getting snap in Center is 35.5%, compared with 8.5% for Colorado as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates