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Who Gets Benefits in Olean, NY
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
- 28.7%
- New York 15.6%
- Households getting SSI
- 12.6%
- New York 6.0%
- With Social Security income
- 37.6%
- New York 32.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.5%
- New York 4.2%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,80028.7%
- Social Security income2,36137.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)79312.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2834.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olean, NY | 28.7% | 12.6% | 37.6% | 4.5% |
| Cattaraugus County | 18.0% | 7.8% | 42.1% | 3.4% |
| New York | 15.6% | 6.0% | 32.2% | 4.2% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Olean, NY?
- 28.7% of households in Olean, NY received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 37.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Olean compare with New York?
- The households getting snap in Olean is 28.7%, compared with 15.6% for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates