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Who Gets Benefits in Orange, CT
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
- 1.6%
- Connecticut 11.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.8%
- Connecticut 4.7%
- With Social Security income
- 38.8%
- Connecticut 32.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.4%
- Connecticut 2.9%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)871.6%
- Social Security income2,09138.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1522.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)230.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange, CT | 1.6% | 2.8% | 38.8% | 0.4% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 13.5% | 5.2% | 32.3% | 3.0% |
| Connecticut | 11.8% | 4.7% | 32.2% | 2.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Orange, CT?
- 1.6% of households in Orange, CT received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 38.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Orange compare with Connecticut?
- The households getting snap in Orange is 1.6%, compared with 11.8% for Connecticut as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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