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Who Gets Benefits in Peekskill, 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
- 15.0%
- New York 15.6%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.7%
- New York 6.0%
- With Social Security income
- 28.8%
- New York 32.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.2%
- New York 4.2%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,61915.0%
- Social Security income3,10828.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)3993.7%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2332.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill, NY | 15.0% | 3.7% | 28.8% | 2.2% |
| Westchester County | 9.4% | 4.0% | 31.7% | 2.8% |
| 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 Peekskill, NY?
- 15.0% of households in Peekskill, NY received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 28.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Peekskill compare with New York?
- The households getting snap in Peekskill is 15.0%, compared with 15.6% for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates