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Who Gets Benefits in Shelltown, 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
- 52.8%
- Pennsylvania 14.4%
- Households getting SSI
- 52.8%
- Pennsylvania 5.5%
- With Social Security income
- 16.7%
- Pennsylvania 35.1%
- With cash public assistance
- 8.3%
- Pennsylvania 3.4%
Shelltown has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1952.8%
- Social Security income616.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1952.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)38.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelltown, PA | 52.8% | 52.8% | 16.7% | 8.3% |
| Blair County | 17.9% | 5.3% | 40.1% | 3.6% |
| 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 Shelltown, PA?
- 52.8% of households in Shelltown, PA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 16.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Shelltown compare with Pennsylvania?
- The households getting snap in Shelltown is 52.8%, compared with 14.4% for Pennsylvania as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates