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Who Gets Benefits in Ocala, 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
- 17.2%
- Florida 12.6%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.1%
- Florida 4.9%
- With Social Security income
- 36.5%
- Florida 36.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.5%
- Florida 2.4%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)4,67217.2%
- Social Security income9,89836.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1,6526.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3991.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 17.2% | 6.1% | 36.5% | 1.5% |
| Marion County | 13.2% | 5.4% | 49.8% | 1.9% |
| 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 Ocala, FL?
- 17.2% of households in Ocala, FL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 36.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Ocala compare with Florida?
- The households getting snap in Ocala is 17.2%, compared with 12.6% for Florida as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates