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Who Gets Benefits in Melfa, 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
- 25.1%
- Virginia 9.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.9%
- Virginia 4.1%
- With Social Security income
- 32.0%
- Virginia 29.9%
- With cash public assistance
- 11.8%
- Virginia 2.3%
Melfa 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)5125.1%
- Social Security income6532.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)146.9%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2411.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melfa, VA | 25.1% | 6.9% | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Accomack County | 12.5% | 4.4% | 47.5% | 1.6% |
| 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 Melfa, VA?
- 25.1% of households in Melfa, VA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 32.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Melfa compare with Virginia?
- The households getting snap in Melfa is 25.1%, 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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