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Who Gets Benefits in Socorro, 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
- 26.2%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 23.0%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 38.7%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.3%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Socorro 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)60026.2%
- Social Security income88638.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)52623.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)532.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro, NM | 26.2% | 23.0% | 38.7% | 2.3% |
| Socorro County | 24.8% | 14.3% | 48.1% | 2.2% |
| 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 Socorro, NM?
- 26.2% of households in Socorro, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 38.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Socorro compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Socorro is 26.2%, 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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