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Who Gets Benefits in Silver Spring, 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
- 8.8%
- Maryland 11.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.2%
- Maryland 4.3%
- With Social Security income
- 16.4%
- Maryland 28.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.3%
- Maryland 2.6%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)3,0058.8%
- Social Security income5,57416.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)7402.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)7692.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring, MD | 8.8% | 2.2% | 16.4% | 2.3% |
| Montgomery County | 7.4% | 2.9% | 25.6% | 2.1% |
| 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 Silver Spring, MD?
- 8.8% of households in Silver Spring, MD received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 16.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Silver Spring compare with Maryland?
- The households getting snap in Silver Spring is 8.8%, compared with 11.2% for Maryland as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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