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Who Gets Benefits in Lambert, 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
- 12.1%
- Mississippi 13.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 11.6%
- Mississippi 7.8%
- With Social Security income
- 52.6%
- Mississippi 35.5%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.9%
- Mississippi 2.0%
Lambert 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)5612.1%
- Social Security income24452.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)5411.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)40.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert, MS | 12.1% | 11.6% | 52.6% | 0.9% |
| Quitman County | 21.5% | 11.5% | 45.0% | 0.8% |
| 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 Lambert, MS?
- 12.1% of households in Lambert, MS received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 52.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Lambert compare with Mississippi?
- The households getting snap in Lambert is 12.1%, compared with 13.5% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates