Checked
Who Gets Benefits in La Mesa, 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
- 28.1%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.2%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 79.2%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 6.8%
- New Mexico 3.5%
La Mesa has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)5428.1%
- Social Security income15279.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)105.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)136.8%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, NM | 28.1% | 5.2% | 79.2% | 6.8% |
| Doña Ana County | 24.1% | 5.3% | 33.5% | 4.1% |
| 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 La Mesa, NM?
- 28.1% of households in La Mesa, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% had Social Security income.
- How does La Mesa compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in La Mesa is 28.1%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates