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Who Gets Benefits in Aitkin, MN
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
- 20.1%
- Minnesota 7.9%
- Households getting SSI
- 7.4%
- Minnesota 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 46.3%
- Minnesota 30.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 10.2%
- Minnesota 3.3%
Aitkin 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)19520.1%
- Social Security income44946.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)727.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)9910.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin, MN | 20.1% | 7.4% | 46.3% | 10.2% |
| Aitkin County | 8.9% | 5.0% | 54.6% | 3.3% |
| Minnesota | 7.9% | 4.0% | 30.0% | 3.3% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Aitkin, MN?
- 20.1% of households in Aitkin, MN received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 46.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Aitkin compare with Minnesota?
- The households getting snap in Aitkin is 20.1%, compared with 7.9% for Minnesota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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