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Who Gets Benefits in Cairo, IL
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
- 40.8%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 11.6%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 48.8%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 20.5%
- Illinois 2.8%
Cairo 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)27140.8%
- Social Security income32448.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)7711.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)13620.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo, IL | 40.8% | 11.6% | 48.8% | 20.5% |
| Alexander County | 26.8% | 9.0% | 48.2% | 14.0% |
| Illinois | 13.8% | 4.5% | 29.2% | 2.8% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Cairo, IL?
- 40.8% of households in Cairo, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 48.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Cairo compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Cairo is 40.8%, compared with 13.8% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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