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Who Gets Benefits in Eddy County, 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
- 14.2%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.1%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 30.9%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.7%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)3,34514.2%
- Social Security income7,31030.9%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)9584.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)6472.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy County, NM | 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% |
Cities and towns in Eddy County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Eddy County, NM?
- 14.2% of households in Eddy County, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 30.9% had Social Security income.
- How does Eddy County compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Eddy County is 14.2%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates