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Who Gets Benefits in Milwaukee, WI
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
- 27.9%
- Wisconsin 11.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.2%
- Wisconsin 4.2%
- With Social Security income
- 24.7%
- Wisconsin 32.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.7%
- Wisconsin 2.0%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)64,90727.9%
- Social Security income57,41224.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)19,1818.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)6,2172.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 27.9% | 8.2% | 24.7% | 2.7% |
| Milwaukee County | 20.5% | 6.4% | 27.3% | 2.3% |
| Wisconsin | 11.1% | 4.2% | 32.6% | 2.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Milwaukee, WI?
- 27.9% of households in Milwaukee, WI received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 24.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Milwaukee compare with Wisconsin?
- The households getting snap in Milwaukee is 27.9%, compared with 11.1% for Wisconsin as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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