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Who Gets Benefits in Wayne County, GA
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
- 20.2%
- Georgia 12.3%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.4%
- Georgia 5.1%
- With Social Security income
- 35.0%
- Georgia 29.3%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.5%
- Georgia 1.9%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2,23520.2%
- Social Security income3,87135.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)9328.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1711.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, GA | 20.2% | 8.4% | 35.0% | 1.5% |
| Georgia | 12.3% | 5.1% | 29.3% | 1.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesup | 29.0% | 11.9% | 44.5% | 2.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Wayne County, GA?
- 20.2% of households in Wayne County, GA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 35.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Wayne County compare with Georgia?
- The households getting snap in Wayne County is 20.2%, compared with 12.3% for Georgia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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