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Who Gets Benefits in Townsend, DE
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
- 7.3%
- Delaware 10.7%
- Households getting SSI
- 1.6%
- Delaware 4.7%
- With Social Security income
- 17.8%
- Delaware 36.7%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.5%
- Delaware 2.4%
Townsend 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)587.3%
- Social Security income14117.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)131.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)121.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend, DE | 7.3% | 1.6% | 17.8% | 1.5% |
| New Castle County | 9.8% | 4.6% | 31.2% | 2.2% |
| Delaware | 10.7% | 4.7% | 36.7% | 2.4% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Townsend, DE?
- 7.3% of households in Townsend, DE received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 17.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Townsend compare with Delaware?
- The households getting snap in Townsend is 7.3%, compared with 10.7% for Delaware as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates