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Who Gets Benefits in Dover, 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
- 12.7%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 1.4%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 42.3%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.2%
- Illinois 2.8%
Dover 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)912.7%
- Social Security income3042.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)11.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)34.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, IL | 12.7% | 1.4% | 42.3% | 4.2% |
| Bureau County | 13.5% | 3.6% | 38.7% | 1.8% |
| 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 Dover, IL?
- 12.7% of households in Dover, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 42.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Dover compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Dover is 12.7%, 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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