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Who Gets Benefits in Independence, OR
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
- 29.4%
- Oregon 16.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.5%
- Oregon 4.6%
- With Social Security income
- 26.5%
- Oregon 33.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.1%
- Oregon 4.1%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)92629.4%
- Social Security income83526.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1113.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)652.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, OR | 29.4% | 3.5% | 26.5% | 2.1% |
| Polk County | 19.8% | 5.2% | 35.7% | 4.5% |
| Oregon | 16.0% | 4.6% | 33.0% | 4.1% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Independence, OR?
- 29.4% of households in Independence, OR received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 26.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Independence compare with Oregon?
- The households getting snap in Independence is 29.4%, compared with 16.0% for Oregon as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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