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Who Gets Benefits in Delta, MO
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
- 11.7%
- Missouri 9.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.2%
- Missouri 5.1%
- With Social Security income
- 35.7%
- Missouri 32.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.5%
- Missouri 1.9%
Delta 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)2011.7%
- Social Security income6135.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)148.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)63.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta, MO | 11.7% | 8.2% | 35.7% | 3.5% |
| Cape Girardeau County | 9.8% | 4.5% | 32.9% | 1.2% |
| Missouri | 9.8% | 5.1% | 32.8% | 1.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Delta, MO?
- 11.7% of households in Delta, MO received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 35.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Delta compare with Missouri?
- The households getting snap in Delta is 11.7%, compared with 9.8% for Missouri as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates