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Who Gets Benefits in Hernando, FL
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
- 14.1%
- Florida 12.6%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.5%
- Florida 4.9%
- With Social Security income
- 63.8%
- Florida 36.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.7%
- Florida 2.4%
Hernando 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)62714.1%
- Social Security income2,84763.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)3778.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1192.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando, FL | 14.1% | 8.5% | 63.8% | 2.7% |
| Citrus County | 12.0% | 5.9% | 58.3% | 2.4% |
| Florida | 12.6% | 4.9% | 36.6% | 2.4% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Hernando, FL?
- 14.1% of households in Hernando, FL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 63.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Hernando compare with Florida?
- The households getting snap in Hernando is 14.1%, compared with 12.6% for Florida as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates