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Who Gets Benefits in Gallup, 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
- 32.7%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.7%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 29.6%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.9%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2,26132.7%
- Social Security income2,04929.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)4636.7%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1341.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup, NM | 32.7% | 6.7% | 29.6% | 1.9% |
| McKinley County | 37.7% | 14.1% | 31.8% | 1.9% |
| 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 Gallup, NM?
- 32.7% of households in Gallup, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 29.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Gallup compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Gallup is 32.7%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates