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Who Gets Benefits in Willimantic, 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
- 35.4%
- Connecticut 11.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 12.2%
- Connecticut 4.7%
- With Social Security income
- 27.5%
- Connecticut 32.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 6.0%
- Connecticut 2.9%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2,35935.4%
- Social Security income1,83027.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)81512.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)4036.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willimantic, CT | 35.4% | 12.2% | 27.5% | 6.0% |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 12.4% | 5.2% | 33.5% | 2.9% |
| 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 Willimantic, CT?
- 35.4% of households in Willimantic, CT received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 27.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Willimantic compare with Connecticut?
- The households getting snap in Willimantic is 35.4%, 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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