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Who Gets Benefits in Elgin, 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
- 13.6%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.4%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 28.0%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.4%
- Illinois 2.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)5,36513.6%
- Social Security income11,01128.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1,3183.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)9282.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin, IL | 13.6% | 3.4% | 28.0% | 2.4% |
| Kane County | 11.0% | 2.9% | 28.5% | 2.2% |
| 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 Elgin, IL?
- 13.6% of households in Elgin, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 28.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Elgin compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Elgin is 13.6%, 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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