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Who Gets Benefits in Belfast, 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
- 18.3%
- Maine 12.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.6%
- Maine 5.6%
- With Social Security income
- 51.0%
- Maine 37.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.5%
- Maine 2.9%
Belfast 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)62118.3%
- Social Security income1,73451.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2236.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1534.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast, ME | 18.3% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Waldo County | 12.5% | 5.8% | 41.1% | 3.5% |
| 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 Belfast, ME?
- 18.3% of households in Belfast, ME received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 51.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Belfast compare with Maine?
- The households getting snap in Belfast is 18.3%, 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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