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Who Gets Benefits in Gray, 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
- 11.9%
- Maine 12.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 7.1%
- Maine 5.6%
- With Social Security income
- 46.7%
- Maine 37.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 5.7%
- Maine 2.9%
Gray 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)4011.9%
- Social Security income15746.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)247.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)195.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray, ME | 11.9% | 7.1% | 46.7% | 5.7% |
| Cumberland County | 7.5% | 3.5% | 32.1% | 2.1% |
| 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 Gray, ME?
- 11.9% of households in Gray, ME received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 46.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Gray compare with Maine?
- The households getting snap in Gray is 11.9%, compared with 12.0% for Maine as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates