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Who Gets Benefits in Plainview, 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
- 2.1%
- New York 15.6%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.5%
- New York 6.0%
- With Social Security income
- 39.9%
- New York 32.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.3%
- New York 4.2%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1862.1%
- Social Security income3,48939.9%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)3103.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1161.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview, NY | 2.1% | 3.5% | 39.9% | 1.3% |
| Nassau County | 5.0% | 4.1% | 35.9% | 2.1% |
| 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 Plainview, NY?
- 2.1% of households in Plainview, NY received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 39.9% had Social Security income.
- How does Plainview compare with New York?
- The households getting snap in Plainview is 2.1%, compared with 15.6% for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates