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Who Gets Benefits in Quay County, 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
- 30.5%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.3%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 40.0%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 5.0%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Quay County 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)1,34030.5%
- Social Security income1,75740.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)3668.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2215.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay County, NM | 30.5% | 8.3% | 40.0% | 5.0% |
| New Mexico | 19.2% | 6.1% | 35.8% | 3.5% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Quay County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari | 40.7% | 10.8% | 35.8% | 7.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Quay County, NM?
- 30.5% of households in Quay County, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 40.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Quay County compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Quay County is 30.5%, 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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