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Who Gets Benefits in Central, 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
- 6.8%
- Colorado 8.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 0.0%
- Colorado 3.2%
- With Social Security income
- 28.7%
- Colorado 25.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.0%
- Colorado 2.5%
Central 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)216.8%
- Social Security income8928.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)00.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)31.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central, CO | 6.8% | 0.0% | 28.7% | 1.0% |
| Gilpin County | 8.9% | 4.8% | 34.5% | 1.4% |
| 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 Central, CO?
- 6.8% of households in Central, CO received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 28.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Central compare with Colorado?
- The households getting snap in Central is 6.8%, compared with 8.5% for Colorado as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates