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Who Gets Benefits in Triangle, 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
- 6.2%
- Virginia 9.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 3.2%
- Virginia 4.1%
- With Social Security income
- 14.9%
- Virginia 29.9%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.7%
- Virginia 2.3%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)2046.2%
- Social Security income49514.9%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1063.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)220.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle, VA | 6.2% | 3.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% |
| Prince William County | 5.8% | 3.0% | 21.5% | 1.9% |
| 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 Triangle, VA?
- 6.2% of households in Triangle, VA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 14.9% had Social Security income.
- How does Triangle compare with Virginia?
- The households getting snap in Triangle is 6.2%, compared with 9.1% for Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates