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Who Gets Benefits in Ruby, 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
- 12.4%
- South Carolina 10.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 11.6%
- South Carolina 4.8%
- With Social Security income
- 43.8%
- South Carolina 35.1%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.8%
- South Carolina 1.4%
Ruby 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)1512.4%
- Social Security income5343.8%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1411.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)10.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby, SC | 12.4% | 11.6% | 43.8% | 0.8% |
| Chesterfield County | 18.0% | 8.6% | 36.8% | 1.5% |
| 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 Ruby, SC?
- 12.4% of households in Ruby, SC received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 43.8% had Social Security income.
- How does Ruby compare with South Carolina?
- The households getting snap in Ruby is 12.4%, compared with 10.5% for South Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates