Checked
Who Gets Benefits in Buffalo, 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
- 7.0%
- Minnesota 7.9%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.8%
- Minnesota 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 31.4%
- Minnesota 30.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 5.7%
- Minnesota 3.3%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)4457.0%
- Social Security income1,98531.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1802.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3605.7%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, MN | 7.0% | 2.8% | 31.4% | 5.7% |
| Wright County | 4.4% | 2.2% | 27.5% | 2.5% |
| 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 Buffalo, MN?
- 7.0% of households in Buffalo, MN received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 31.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Buffalo compare with Minnesota?
- The households getting snap in Buffalo is 7.0%, compared with 7.9% for Minnesota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Share: