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Who Gets Benefits in Smithfield, 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
- 21.2%
- North Carolina 12.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 7.0%
- North Carolina 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 36.6%
- North Carolina 32.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.7%
- North Carolina 1.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,05121.2%
- Social Security income1,81336.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)3487.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)861.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield, NC | 21.2% | 7.0% | 36.6% | 1.7% |
| Johnston County | 11.4% | 4.9% | 28.7% | 1.5% |
| 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 Smithfield, NC?
- 21.2% of households in Smithfield, NC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 36.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Smithfield compare with North Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Smithfield is 21.2%, compared with 12.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates