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Who Gets Benefits in Durham, 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
- 9.4%
- North Carolina 12.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.6%
- North Carolina 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 21.6%
- North Carolina 32.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.0%
- North Carolina 1.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)11,8739.4%
- Social Security income27,32021.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)4,5503.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2,5752.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | 9.4% | 3.6% | 21.6% | 2.0% |
| Durham County | 9.1% | 3.5% | 23.2% | 1.9% |
| 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 Durham, NC?
- 9.4% of households in Durham, NC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 21.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Durham compare with North Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Durham is 9.4%, compared with 12.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates