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Who Gets Benefits in Union, 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
- 9.3%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.4%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 26.6%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.2%
- Illinois 2.8%
Union 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)249.3%
- Social Security income6926.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)145.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)114.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union, IL | 9.3% | 5.4% | 26.6% | 4.2% |
| McHenry County | 7.4% | 3.4% | 29.4% | 2.1% |
| 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 Union, IL?
- 9.3% of households in Union, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 26.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Union compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Union is 9.3%, 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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