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Who Gets Benefits in Elgin, TX
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
- 9.5%
- Texas 11.4%
- Households getting SSI
- 1.2%
- Texas 4.4%
- With Social Security income
- 23.3%
- Texas 25.4%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.4%
- Texas 2.0%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)4149.5%
- Social Security income1,02123.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)541.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)190.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin, TX | 9.5% | 1.2% | 23.3% | 0.4% |
| Bastrop County | 7.5% | 4.5% | 30.5% | 1.7% |
| Texas | 11.4% | 4.4% | 25.4% | 2.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Elgin, TX?
- 9.5% of households in Elgin, TX received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 23.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Elgin compare with Texas?
- The households getting snap in Elgin is 9.5%, compared with 11.4% for Texas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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