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Who Gets Benefits in Newton, 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
- 10.0%
- North Carolina 12.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 7.1%
- North Carolina 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 39.3%
- North Carolina 32.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.8%
- North Carolina 1.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)53010.0%
- Social Security income2,07639.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)3747.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)931.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, NC | 10.0% | 7.1% | 39.3% | 1.8% |
| 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 Newton, NC?
- 10.0% of households in Newton, NC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 39.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Newton compare with North Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Newton is 10.0%, compared with 12.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates