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Who Gets Benefits in Waterloo, IA
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
- 15.3%
- Iowa 8.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.3%
- Iowa 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 33.0%
- Iowa 31.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.3%
- Iowa 2.0%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)4,47715.3%
- Social Security income9,66433.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1,8476.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)6882.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 15.3% | 6.3% | 33.0% | 2.3% |
| Black Hawk County | 11.1% | 5.3% | 32.8% | 1.7% |
| Iowa | 8.8% | 4.0% | 31.6% | 2.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Waterloo, IA?
- 15.3% of households in Waterloo, IA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 33.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Waterloo compare with Iowa?
- The households getting snap in Waterloo is 15.3%, compared with 8.8% for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates