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Who Gets Benefits in Mitchell, SD
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
- 8.8%
- South Dakota 7.9%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.3%
- South Dakota 3.7%
- With Social Security income
- 35.9%
- South Dakota 31.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.8%
- South Dakota 2.1%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)6408.8%
- Social Security income2,62135.9%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)3154.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1321.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell, SD | 8.8% | 4.3% | 35.9% | 1.8% |
| Davison County | 7.6% | 4.2% | 34.2% | 1.6% |
| South Dakota | 7.9% | 3.7% | 31.0% | 2.1% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Mitchell, SD?
- 8.8% of households in Mitchell, SD received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 35.9% had Social Security income.
- How does Mitchell compare with South Dakota?
- The households getting snap in Mitchell is 8.8%, compared with 7.9% for South Dakota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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