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Who Gets Benefits in Norfolk, 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
- 17.0%
- Virginia 9.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.2%
- Virginia 4.1%
- With Social Security income
- 25.2%
- Virginia 29.9%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.3%
- Virginia 2.3%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)16,17017.0%
- Social Security income23,97325.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)5,8886.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3,1163.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 17.0% | 6.2% | 25.2% | 3.3% |
| Norfolk city | 17.0% | 6.2% | 25.2% | 3.3% |
| 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 Norfolk, VA?
- 17.0% of households in Norfolk, VA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 25.2% had Social Security income.
- How does Norfolk compare with Virginia?
- The households getting snap in Norfolk is 17.0%, compared with 9.1% for Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates