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Who Gets Benefits in Central, SC
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
- 10.1%
- South Carolina 10.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.3%
- South Carolina 4.8%
- With Social Security income
- 15.6%
- South Carolina 35.1%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.9%
- South Carolina 1.4%
Central 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)19610.1%
- Social Security income30215.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1226.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)170.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central, SC | 10.1% | 6.3% | 15.6% | 0.9% |
| Pickens County | 8.3% | 4.9% | 33.3% | 1.2% |
| South Carolina | 10.5% | 4.8% | 35.1% | 1.4% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Central, SC?
- 10.1% of households in Central, SC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 15.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Central compare with South Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Central is 10.1%, compared with 10.5% for South Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates