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Who Gets Benefits in Los Alamos, 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
- 4.8%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.6%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 23.7%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.6%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2894.8%
- Social Security income1,41923.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2143.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)931.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos, NM | 4.8% | 3.6% | 23.7% | 1.6% |
| Los Alamos County | 4.2% | 3.7% | 25.7% | 1.1% |
| 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 Los Alamos, NM?
- 4.8% of households in Los Alamos, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 23.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Los Alamos compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Los Alamos is 4.8%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates