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Who Gets Benefits in Jackson, 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
- 18.6%
- Mississippi 13.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 9.3%
- Mississippi 7.8%
- With Social Security income
- 30.1%
- Mississippi 35.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.6%
- Mississippi 2.0%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)11,42518.6%
- Social Security income18,48630.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)5,6849.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1,6152.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 18.6% | 9.3% | 30.1% | 2.6% |
| Hinds County | 14.8% | 8.4% | 31.8% | 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 Jackson, MS?
- 18.6% of households in Jackson, MS received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 30.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Jackson compare with Mississippi?
- The households getting snap in Jackson is 18.6%, compared with 13.5% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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