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Who Gets Benefits in Austin, 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
- 13.8%
- Minnesota 7.9%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.5%
- Minnesota 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 31.6%
- Minnesota 30.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.8%
- Minnesota 3.3%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,39213.8%
- Social Security income3,19031.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)6606.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)4854.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, MN | 13.8% | 6.5% | 31.6% | 4.8% |
| Mower County | 10.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| 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 Austin, MN?
- 13.8% of households in Austin, MN received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 31.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Austin compare with Minnesota?
- The households getting snap in Austin is 13.8%, 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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