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Who Gets Benefits in Craven County, 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
- 5.4%
- North Carolina 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 38.1%
- North Carolina 32.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.1%
- North Carolina 1.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)6,01514.0%
- Social Security income16,35238.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2,2945.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1,7584.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven County, NC | 14.0% | 5.4% | 38.1% | 4.1% |
| North Carolina | 12.8% | 4.5% | 32.0% | 1.8% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Craven County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern | 19.7% | 6.4% | 40.8% | 5.9% |
| Havelock | 17.4% | 5.5% | 16.7% | 4.9% |
| James City | 7.8% | 2.2% | 46.0% | 2.6% |
| Trent Woods | 0.0% | 5.2% | 49.7% | 0.0% |
| Brices Creek | 2.0% | 8.6% | 43.1% | 4.0% |
| Fairfield Harbour | 3.9% | 2.2% | 57.8% | 0.5% |
| River Bend | 10.0% | 3.9% | 53.1% | 8.0% |
| Neuse Forest | 5.0% | 0.0% | 35.4% | 5.0% |
| Cherry Branch | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.9% | 0.0% |
| Vanceboro | 41.4% | 7.8% | 38.4% | 6.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Craven County, NC?
- 14.0% of households in Craven County, NC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 38.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Craven County compare with North Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Craven County 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