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Who Gets Benefits in Simpson, 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
- 11.2%
- Pennsylvania 14.4%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.9%
- Pennsylvania 5.5%
- With Social Security income
- 30.8%
- Pennsylvania 35.1%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.9%
- Pennsylvania 3.4%
Simpson 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)6911.2%
- Social Security income18930.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)304.9%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)182.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson, PA | 11.2% | 4.9% | 30.8% | 2.9% |
| Lackawanna County | 17.8% | 5.8% | 37.6% | 3.5% |
| 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 Simpson, PA?
- 11.2% of households in Simpson, PA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 30.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Simpson compare with Pennsylvania?
- The households getting snap in Simpson is 11.2%, compared with 14.4% for Pennsylvania as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates