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Who Gets Benefits in Dobson, 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
- 30.9%
- North Carolina 12.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.1%
- North Carolina 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 43.2%
- North Carolina 32.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 8.6%
- North Carolina 1.8%
Dobson 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)18330.9%
- Social Security income25643.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)488.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)518.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson, NC | 30.9% | 8.1% | 43.2% | 8.6% |
| Surry County | 19.5% | 6.5% | 40.2% | 3.2% |
| 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 Dobson, NC?
- 30.9% of households in Dobson, NC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 43.2% had Social Security income.
- How does Dobson compare with North Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Dobson is 30.9%, compared with 12.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates