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Who Gets Benefits in Brevard, NC
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
- 14.0%
- North Carolina 12.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.6%
- North Carolina 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 48.3%
- North Carolina 32.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.0%
- North Carolina 1.8%
Brevard 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)52614.0%
- Social Security income1,81148.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2476.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1133.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard, NC | 14.0% | 6.6% | 48.3% | 3.0% |
| Transylvania County | 11.3% | 4.2% | 49.9% | 2.0% |
| North Carolina | 12.8% | 4.5% | 32.0% | 1.8% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Brevard, NC?
- 14.0% of households in Brevard, NC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 48.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Brevard compare with North Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Brevard is 14.0%, compared with 12.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates