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Who Gets Benefits in Anson, ME
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
- 32.9%
- Maine 12.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 18.9%
- Maine 5.6%
- With Social Security income
- 24.6%
- Maine 37.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.6%
- Maine 2.9%
Anson 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)9232.9%
- Social Security income6924.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)5318.9%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)103.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson, ME | 32.9% | 18.9% | 24.6% | 3.6% |
| Somerset County | 17.7% | 7.3% | 40.3% | 3.3% |
| Maine | 12.0% | 5.6% | 37.5% | 2.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Anson, ME?
- 32.9% of households in Anson, ME received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 24.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Anson compare with Maine?
- The households getting snap in Anson is 32.9%, compared with 12.0% for Maine as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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