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Who Gets Benefits in Albuquerque, NM
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
- 17.2%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.0%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 30.8%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.1%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)41,86517.2%
- Social Security income75,04330.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)12,1135.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)9,9094.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 17.2% | 5.0% | 30.8% | 4.1% |
| Bernalillo County | 17.0% | 5.1% | 31.9% | 4.0% |
| New Mexico | 19.2% | 6.1% | 35.8% | 3.5% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Albuquerque, NM?
- 17.2% of households in Albuquerque, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 30.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Albuquerque compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Albuquerque is 17.2%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates