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Who Gets Benefits in Howland, 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
- 23.9%
- Maine 12.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 16.4%
- Maine 5.6%
- With Social Security income
- 25.3%
- Maine 37.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.7%
- Maine 2.9%
Howland 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)10523.9%
- Social Security income11125.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)7216.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)30.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howland, ME | 23.9% | 16.4% | 25.3% | 0.7% |
| Penobscot County | 15.6% | 6.7% | 35.8% | 2.9% |
| 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 Howland, ME?
- 23.9% of households in Howland, ME received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 25.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Howland compare with Maine?
- The households getting snap in Howland is 23.9%, compared with 12.0% for Maine as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates