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Who Gets Benefits in Española, 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
- 22.5%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.5%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 34.3%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.6%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)92822.5%
- Social Security income1,41934.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2275.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1092.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Española, NM | 22.5% | 5.5% | 34.3% | 2.6% |
| Rio Arriba County | 18.8% | 6.4% | 38.2% | 2.0% |
| 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 Española, NM?
- 22.5% of households in Española, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 34.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Española compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Española is 22.5%, 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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