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Who Gets Benefits in Roswell, 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
- 27.0%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 9.2%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 34.5%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 7.0%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)4,81127.0%
- Social Security income6,15234.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1,6489.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1,2547.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell, NM | 27.0% | 9.2% | 34.5% | 7.0% |
| Chaves County | 25.0% | 8.6% | 34.6% | 6.2% |
| 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 Roswell, NM?
- 27.0% of households in Roswell, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 34.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Roswell compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Roswell is 27.0%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates