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Who Gets Benefits in Brainerd, 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
- 19.5%
- Minnesota 7.9%
- Households getting SSI
- 7.8%
- Minnesota 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 33.3%
- Minnesota 30.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 6.2%
- Minnesota 3.3%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,24019.5%
- Social Security income2,11433.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)4977.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3926.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd, MN | 19.5% | 7.8% | 33.3% | 6.2% |
| Crow Wing County | 8.7% | 5.4% | 40.0% | 3.9% |
| 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 Brainerd, MN?
- 19.5% of households in Brainerd, MN received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 33.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Brainerd compare with Minnesota?
- The households getting snap in Brainerd is 19.5%, compared with 7.9% for Minnesota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates