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Who Gets Benefits in Hernando, MS
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
- 7.2%
- Mississippi 13.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.3%
- Mississippi 7.8%
- With Social Security income
- 36.1%
- Mississippi 35.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.6%
- Mississippi 2.0%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)5007.2%
- Social Security income2,50336.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2323.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)410.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando, MS | 7.2% | 3.3% | 36.1% | 0.6% |
| DeSoto County | 7.5% | 4.5% | 29.0% | 2.3% |
| Mississippi | 13.5% | 7.8% | 35.5% | 2.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Hernando, MS?
- 7.2% of households in Hernando, MS received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 36.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Hernando compare with Mississippi?
- The households getting snap in Hernando is 7.2%, compared with 13.5% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates