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Who Gets Benefits in Hackensack, NJ
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
- 10.9%
- New Jersey 9.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.8%
- New Jersey 4.6%
- With Social Security income
- 30.7%
- New Jersey 31.4%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.9%
- New Jersey 2.4%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2,20010.9%
- Social Security income6,19930.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)7633.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)7803.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack, NJ | 10.9% | 3.8% | 30.7% | 3.9% |
| Bergen County | 5.3% | 4.0% | 31.1% | 2.1% |
| New Jersey | 9.1% | 4.6% | 31.4% | 2.4% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Hackensack, NJ?
- 10.9% of households in Hackensack, NJ received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 30.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Hackensack compare with New Jersey?
- The households getting snap in Hackensack is 10.9%, compared with 9.1% for New Jersey as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates