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Who Gets Benefits in Lexington, 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
- 5.7%
- South Carolina 10.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 0.9%
- South Carolina 4.8%
- With Social Security income
- 30.4%
- South Carolina 35.1%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.4%
- South Carolina 1.4%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)5555.7%
- Social Security income2,96930.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)900.9%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)380.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, SC | 5.7% | 0.9% | 30.4% | 0.4% |
| Lexington County | 9.7% | 3.8% | 32.4% | 1.1% |
| 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 Lexington, SC?
- 5.7% of households in Lexington, SC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 30.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Lexington compare with South Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Lexington is 5.7%, compared with 10.5% for South Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates