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Who Gets Benefits in Galena, MD
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
- 4.4%
- Maryland 11.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.6%
- Maryland 4.3%
- With Social Security income
- 33.6%
- Maryland 28.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.3%
- Maryland 2.6%
Galena 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)164.4%
- Social Security income12233.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)133.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)123.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena, MD | 4.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Kent County | 12.3% | 5.1% | 39.8% | 2.2% |
| Maryland | 11.2% | 4.3% | 28.5% | 2.6% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Galena, MD?
- 4.4% of households in Galena, MD received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 33.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Galena compare with Maryland?
- The households getting snap in Galena is 4.4%, compared with 11.2% for Maryland as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates