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Who Gets Benefits in Woonsocket, RI
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
- 29.2%
- Rhode Island 14.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 11.2%
- Rhode Island 6.3%
- With Social Security income
- 29.1%
- Rhode Island 33.7%
- With cash public assistance
- 8.1%
- Rhode Island 4.1%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)5,14129.2%
- Social Security income5,13529.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1,98211.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1,4318.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket, RI | 29.2% | 11.2% | 29.1% | 8.1% |
| Providence County | 17.8% | 7.3% | 31.2% | 5.3% |
| Rhode Island | 14.0% | 6.3% | 33.7% | 4.1% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Woonsocket, RI?
- 29.2% of households in Woonsocket, RI received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 29.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Woonsocket compare with Rhode Island?
- The households getting snap in Woonsocket is 29.2%, compared with 14.0% for Rhode Island as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates