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Who Gets Benefits in Como, 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
- 1.8%
- North Carolina 12.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 14.5%
- North Carolina 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 20.0%
- North Carolina 32.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.0%
- North Carolina 1.8%
Como 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)11.8%
- Social Security income1120.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)814.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)00.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como, NC | 1.8% | 14.5% | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Hertford County | 27.8% | 9.0% | 41.7% | 2.4% |
| 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 Como, NC?
- 1.8% of households in Como, NC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 20.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Como compare with North Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Como is 1.8%, compared with 12.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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