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Who Gets Benefits in Flint, MI
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
- 37.7%
- Michigan 13.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 15.1%
- Michigan 5.7%
- With Social Security income
- 34.4%
- Michigan 34.9%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.1%
- Michigan 2.9%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)13,04037.7%
- Social Security income11,89934.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)5,21515.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1,4204.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 37.7% | 15.1% | 34.4% | 4.1% |
| Genesee County | 18.8% | 7.9% | 38.2% | 3.0% |
| Michigan | 13.5% | 5.7% | 34.9% | 2.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Flint, MI?
- 37.7% of households in Flint, MI received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 34.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Flint compare with Michigan?
- The households getting snap in Flint is 37.7%, compared with 13.5% for Michigan as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates