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Who Gets Benefits in Carlsbad, 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
- 14.5%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.0%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 30.1%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.9%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,80814.5%
- Social Security income3,74730.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)5044.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3562.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, NM | 14.5% | 4.0% | 30.1% | 2.9% |
| Eddy County | 14.2% | 4.1% | 30.9% | 2.7% |
| 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 Carlsbad, NM?
- 14.5% of households in Carlsbad, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 30.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Carlsbad compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Carlsbad is 14.5%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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