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Who Gets Benefits in Lynn, MA
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
- 29.2%
- Massachusetts 14.7%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.1%
- Massachusetts 5.6%
- With Social Security income
- 28.2%
- Massachusetts 30.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 5.6%
- Massachusetts 3.6%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)10,62629.2%
- Social Security income10,26428.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2,9488.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2,0225.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA | 29.2% | 8.1% | 28.2% | 5.6% |
| Essex County | 16.6% | 5.6% | 31.8% | 4.5% |
| Massachusetts | 14.7% | 5.6% | 30.0% | 3.6% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Lynn, MA?
- 29.2% of households in Lynn, MA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 28.2% had Social Security income.
- How does Lynn compare with Massachusetts?
- The households getting snap in Lynn is 29.2%, compared with 14.7% for Massachusetts as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates