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Who Gets Benefits in Downs, 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
- 7.7%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 0.9%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 16.1%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.2%
- Illinois 2.8%
Downs 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)447.7%
- Social Security income9216.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)50.9%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)71.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs, IL | 7.7% | 0.9% | 16.1% | 1.2% |
| McLean County | 10.3% | 3.4% | 23.6% | 1.9% |
| 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 Downs, IL?
- 7.7% of households in Downs, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 16.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Downs compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Downs is 7.7%, compared with 13.8% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates