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Who Gets Benefits in Gary, IN
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
- 30.2%
- Indiana 9.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 10.8%
- Indiana 4.9%
- With Social Security income
- 40.0%
- Indiana 31.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.6%
- Indiana 1.9%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)8,23430.2%
- Social Security income10,90440.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2,95410.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)9743.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary, IN | 30.2% | 10.8% | 40.0% | 3.6% |
| Lake County | 12.9% | 5.7% | 34.4% | 2.3% |
| Indiana | 9.1% | 4.9% | 31.8% | 1.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Gary, IN?
- 30.2% of households in Gary, IN received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 40.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Gary compare with Indiana?
- The households getting snap in Gary is 30.2%, compared with 9.1% for Indiana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates