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Who Gets Benefits in Progress, PA
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
- 5.6%
- Pennsylvania 14.4%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.4%
- Pennsylvania 5.5%
- With Social Security income
- 24.9%
- Pennsylvania 35.1%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.4%
- Pennsylvania 3.4%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2585.6%
- Social Security income1,14924.9%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1553.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)651.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress, PA | 5.6% | 3.4% | 24.9% | 1.4% |
| Dauphin County | 13.3% | 4.7% | 32.9% | 4.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 14.4% | 5.5% | 35.1% | 3.4% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Progress, PA?
- 5.6% of households in Progress, PA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 24.9% had Social Security income.
- How does Progress compare with Pennsylvania?
- The households getting snap in Progress is 5.6%, compared with 14.4% for Pennsylvania as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates