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Who Gets Benefits in Spokane, WA
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
- 19.1%
- Washington 11.5%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.2%
- Washington 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 31.3%
- Washington 29.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 5.4%
- Washington 3.6%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)18,64919.1%
- Social Security income30,50031.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)6,0866.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)5,2555.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 19.1% | 6.2% | 31.3% | 5.4% |
| Spokane County | 15.8% | 5.8% | 32.6% | 4.5% |
| Washington | 11.5% | 4.5% | 29.0% | 3.6% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Spokane, WA?
- 19.1% of households in Spokane, WA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 31.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Spokane compare with Washington?
- The households getting snap in Spokane is 19.1%, compared with 11.5% for Washington as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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