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Who Gets Benefits in Portales, 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
- 25.2%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.5%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 24.8%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.7%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,15125.2%
- Social Security income1,12924.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2495.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1683.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portales, NM | 25.2% | 5.5% | 24.8% | 3.7% |
| Roosevelt County | 21.2% | 5.5% | 31.2% | 2.8% |
| 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 Portales, NM?
- 25.2% of households in Portales, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 24.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Portales compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Portales is 25.2%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates