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Who Gets Benefits in Miami, 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
- 25.3%
- Florida 12.6%
- Households getting SSI
- 7.4%
- Florida 4.9%
- With Social Security income
- 25.1%
- Florida 36.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.0%
- Florida 2.4%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)49,38225.3%
- Social Security income48,87125.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)14,4147.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)5,9243.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 25.3% | 7.4% | 25.1% | 3.0% |
| Miami-Dade County | 22.8% | 7.1% | 29.4% | 3.8% |
| 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 Miami, FL?
- 25.3% of households in Miami, FL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 25.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Miami compare with Florida?
- The households getting snap in Miami is 25.3%, compared with 12.6% for Florida as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates