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Who Gets Benefits in Peoria, 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
- 22.6%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.6%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 28.8%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.5%
- Illinois 2.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)11,07022.6%
- Social Security income14,12428.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2,7225.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2,1864.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 22.6% | 5.6% | 28.8% | 4.5% |
| Peoria County | 18.0% | 5.0% | 31.1% | 3.8% |
| 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 Peoria, IL?
- 22.6% of households in Peoria, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 28.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Peoria compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Peoria is 22.6%, compared with 13.8% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates