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Who Gets Benefits in Forest, VA
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
- 4.9%
- Virginia 9.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.4%
- Virginia 4.1%
- With Social Security income
- 33.1%
- Virginia 29.9%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.1%
- Virginia 2.3%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2634.9%
- Social Security income1,77433.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1302.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1653.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest, VA | 4.9% | 2.4% | 33.1% | 3.1% |
| Bedford County | 6.5% | 3.6% | 39.6% | 2.6% |
| Virginia | 9.1% | 4.1% | 29.9% | 2.3% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Forest, VA?
- 4.9% of households in Forest, VA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 33.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Forest compare with Virginia?
- The households getting snap in Forest is 4.9%, compared with 9.1% for Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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