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Who Gets Benefits in Markham, 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
- 24.4%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 7.3%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 34.5%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.0%
- Illinois 2.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)89124.4%
- Social Security income1,26034.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2677.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1454.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham, IL | 24.4% | 7.3% | 34.5% | 4.0% |
| Cook County | 15.7% | 5.1% | 26.2% | 3.2% |
| 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 Markham, IL?
- 24.4% of households in Markham, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 34.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Markham compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Markham is 24.4%, compared with 13.8% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates