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Who Gets Benefits in Bath, 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
- 10.6%
- Maine 12.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.3%
- Maine 5.6%
- With Social Security income
- 36.6%
- Maine 37.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.9%
- Maine 2.9%
Bath 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)45810.6%
- Social Security income1,58636.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2726.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1703.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath, ME | 10.6% | 6.3% | 36.6% | 3.9% |
| Sagadahoc County | 8.7% | 3.3% | 35.7% | 1.8% |
| 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 Bath, ME?
- 10.6% of households in Bath, ME received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 36.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Bath compare with Maine?
- The households getting snap in Bath is 10.6%, compared with 12.0% for Maine as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates