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Who Gets Benefits in Union County, 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
- 19.4%
- Oregon 16.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.2%
- Oregon 4.6%
- With Social Security income
- 39.2%
- Oregon 33.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.7%
- Oregon 4.1%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2,11419.4%
- Social Security income4,27739.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)5645.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3993.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County, OR | 19.4% | 5.2% | 39.2% | 3.7% |
| Oregon | 16.0% | 4.6% | 33.0% | 4.1% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Union County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande | 26.5% | 7.4% | 34.7% | 5.5% |
| Union | 6.5% | 5.5% | 30.2% | 1.9% |
| Elgin | 28.4% | 5.6% | 42.0% | 5.9% |
| Island City | 19.8% | 2.1% | 49.8% | 0.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Union County, OR?
- 19.4% of households in Union County, OR received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 39.2% had Social Security income.
- How does Union County compare with Oregon?
- The households getting snap in Union County is 19.4%, compared with 16.0% for Oregon as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates