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Who Gets Benefits in Primera, 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
- 20.9%
- Texas 11.4%
- Households getting SSI
- 9.8%
- Texas 4.4%
- With Social Security income
- 22.0%
- Texas 25.4%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.4%
- Texas 2.0%
Primera 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)30720.9%
- Social Security income32422.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1449.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)201.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera, TX | 20.9% | 9.8% | 22.0% | 1.4% |
| Cameron County | 24.8% | 7.0% | 31.2% | 2.4% |
| 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 Primera, TX?
- 20.9% of households in Primera, TX received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 22.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Primera compare with Texas?
- The households getting snap in Primera is 20.9%, compared with 11.4% for Texas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates