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Who Gets Benefits in Hickory, 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
- 13.1%
- North Carolina 12.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.9%
- North Carolina 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 31.7%
- North Carolina 32.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.1%
- North Carolina 1.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2,37113.1%
- Social Security income5,72231.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)8844.9%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3702.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 13.1% | 4.9% | 31.7% | 2.1% |
| Catawba County | 11.9% | 4.9% | 34.9% | 2.5% |
| 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 Hickory, NC?
- 13.1% of households in Hickory, NC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 31.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Hickory compare with North Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Hickory is 13.1%, 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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