Food Stamps Recipients By State 2017

In this post, we are going to provide detailed information on food stamps recipients by state, 2017. Food stamps statistics for 2018 will be published soon.

Before we get into the data, we first want to explain what the food stamps program is about and how it works.

To see the complete list of food stamps recipients by state, scroll down and select the state you are interested in.

The Food Stamps Program

The food stamps program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a federal program that helps millions of low-income Americans put food on the table.

It is the largest program working to fight hunger in America.

Food stamps benefits are delivered monthly through electronic debit (EBT) cards, which they are used to purchase an approved list of groceries at one of the more than 238,000 authorized retailers nationwide.

How does the Food Stamps Program Work?

The program is funded by the federal government and is administered by the states. Each state has considerable discretion to adapt the program to best meet the needs of its residents.

Who is eligible to receive Food Stamps?

The food stamps program is targeted towards the most at-risk citizens, predominantly serving households with children, elderly or disabled members.

Nearly half of all food stamps participants are children.

Federal eligibility for food stamps is limited to people with gross incomes up to 130% of the federal poverty line.

This means a family of four can make no more than $2,633 a month to receive benefits.

Able-bodied adults without dependents can only receive three months of benefits during any three-year period if they’re not working a minimum of 20 hours per week or participating in a training program.

Food Stamps Recipients By State 2017

Below is a detailed list of the number of people on food stamps in 2017, by state. Scroll down to locate the state you are interested in.

You can compare the state by state information with the United States average (see below) to determine states that are above or below the national average for food stamps program participation.

This information will include the following:

Number of People on Food Stamps in each state
Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in each state

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in each state
Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group
Poverty Statistics in each state

Please click on the state you are interested in to view that state’s information:

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

United States Total

How Many People in the United States are on Food Stamps?

United States Population (2017) – 325.7 million

Number of People on Food Stamps in the United States – 42,000,000
Percentage of People in the United States on Food Stamps – 13% of the total population (1 in 8)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in the United States in 2017 – $70 Billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in the United States

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 68%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 33%

Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 44%

Alabama

How Many People in Alabama are on Food Stamps?

State of Alabama Population (2017) – 4.875 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Alabama – 804,000

Percentage of People in Alabama on Food Stamps – 17% of the state population (1 in 6)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Alabama in 2017 – $1.16 Billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Alabama

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 73%

Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or have disabilities – 35%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 45%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Alabama

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $120

Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.32

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Alabama

All Households – $254
Households with children – $399

Working households – $307
Households with seniors – $103
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $202

Poverty in Alabama

16.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.
24.6% of children lived below the poverty line.
9.9% of the elderly lived below the poverty line.

Alaska

How Many People in Alaska are on Food Stamps?

State of Alaska Population (2017) – 739,786
Number of People on Food Stamps in Alaska – 89,000
Percentage of People in Alaska on Food Stamps – 12% of the state population (1 in 8)

Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Alaska in 2017 – $191.44 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Alaska

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 71%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or

have disabilities – 24%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 46%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Alaska

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $179

Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.96

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Alaska

All Households – $410
Households with children – $687

Working households – $582
Households with seniors – $205
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $240

Poverty in Alaska

11.1% of the population lived below the poverty line.
14.9% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.4% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Arizona

How Many People in Arizona are on Food Stamps?

State of Arizona Population (2017) – 7.049 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Arizona – 919,000
Percentage of People in Arizona on Food Stamps – 13% of the state population (1 in 8)

Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Arizona in 2017 – $1.34 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Arizona

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 72%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or

have disabilities – 22%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 50%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Arizona

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $121

Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.33

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Arizona

All Households – $274
Households with children – $422

Working households – $326
Households with seniors – $121
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $175

Poverty in Arizona

14.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.
20.8% of children lived below the poverty line.
9% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Arkansas

How Many People in Arkansas are on Food Stamps?

State of Arkansas Population (2017) – 3.003 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Arkansas – 388,000
Percentage of People in Arkansas on Food Stamps – 13% of the state population (1 in 8)

Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Arkansas in 2017 – $510.1 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Arkansas

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 76%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or

have disabilities – 37%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 43%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Arkansas

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $110

Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.20

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Arkansas

All Households – $250
Households with children – $397

Working households – $329
Households with seniors – $73
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $171

Poverty in Arkansas

16.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
22.5% of children lived below the poverty line.
10.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

California

How Many People in California are on Food Stamps?

State of California Population (2017) – 39.4 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in California – 4,112,000
Percentage of People in California on Food Stamps – 10% of the state population (1 in 10)

Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in California in 2017 – $6.73 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in California

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 73%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or

have disabilities – 11%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 48%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in California

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $136

Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.49

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – California

All Households – $272
Households with children – $371

Working households – $274
Households with seniors – $137
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $133

Poverty in California

13.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
18.1% of children lived below the poverty line.
10.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Colorado

How Many People in Colorado are on Food Stamps?

State of Colorado Population (2017) – 5.616 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Colorado – 459,000
Percentage of People in Colorado on Food Stamps – 8% of the state population (1 in 12)

Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Colorado in 2017 – $701.95 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Colorado

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 70%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or

have disabilities – 28%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 42%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Colorado

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $127

Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.39

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Colorado

All Households – $257
Households with children – $422

Working households – $318
Households with seniors – $121
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $161

Poverty in Colorado

10.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
12% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.8% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Connecticut

How Many People in Connecticut are on Food Stamps?

State of Connecticut Population (2017) – 3.574 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Connecticut – 410,000
Percentage of People in Connecticut on Food Stamps – 11% of the state population (1 in 9)

Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Connecticut in 2017 – $653.08 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Connecticut

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 55%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or

have disabilities – 40%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 43%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Connecticut

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $133

Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.45

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Connecticut

All Households – $224
Households with children – $350

Working households – $280
Households with seniors – $149
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $207

Poverty in Connecticut

9.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
12.6% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.1% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Delaware

How Many People in Delaware are on Food Stamps?

State of Delaware Population (2017) – 957,078
Number of People on Food Stamps in Delaware – 147,000
Percentage of People in Delaware on Food Stamps – 15% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Delaware in 2017 – $210.71 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Delaware

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 70%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 28%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 49%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Delaware

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $120
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.31

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Delaware

All Households – $230
Households with children – $356
Working households – $260
Households with seniors – $114
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $166

Poverty in Delaware

13.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
18.5% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.5% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

District of Columbia

How Many People in the District of Columbia are on Food Stamps?

District of Columbia Population (2017) – 693,972
Number of People on Food Stamps in District of Columbia – 123,000
Percentage of People in District of Columbia on Food Stamps – 18% of the state population (1 in 6)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in District of Columbia in 2017 – $200.33 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in District of Columbia

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 57%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 41%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 21%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in District of Columbia

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $135
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.48

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – District of Columbia

All Households – $224
Households with children – $422
Working households – $224
Households with seniors – $116
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $196

Poverty in District of Columbia

16.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
25.6% of children lived below the poverty line.
14.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Florida

How Many People in Florida are on Food Stamps?

State of Florida Population (2017) – 20.98 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Florida – 3,187,000
Percentage of People in Florida on Food Stamps – 15% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Florida in 2017 – $4.78 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Florida

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 64%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 39%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 44%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Florida

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $125
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.37

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Florida

All Households – $226
Households with children – $373
Working households – $287
Households with seniors – $124
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $201

Poverty in Florida

14% of the population lived below the poverty line.
20.3% of children lived below the poverty line.
10.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Georgia

How Many People in Georgia are on Food Stamps?

State of Georgia Population (2017) – 10.41 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Georgia – 1,625,000
Percentage of People in Georgia on Food Stamps – 16% of the state population (1 in 6)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Georgia in 2017 – $2.54 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Georgia

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 71%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 33%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 41%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Georgia

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $132
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.43

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Georgia

All Households – $269
Households with children – $417
Working households – $327
Households with seniors – $120
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $211

Poverty in Georgia

14.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.
21% of children lived below the poverty line.
10.1% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Hawaii

How Many People in Hawaii are on Food Stamps?

State of Hawaii Population (2017) – 1.424 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Hawaii – 169,000
Percentage of People in Hawaii on Food Stamps – 12% of the state population (1 in 8)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Hawaii in 2017 – $479.72 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Hawaii

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 63%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 31%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 51%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Hawaii

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $236
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $2.59

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Hawaii

All Households – $458
Households with children – $819
Working households – $612
Households with seniors – $265
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $315

Poverty in Hawaii

9.5% of the population lived below the poverty line.
11.5% of children lived below the poverty line.
9.3% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Idaho

How Many People in Idaho are on Food Stamps?

State of Idaho Population (2017) – 1.719 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Idaho – 171,000
Percentage of People in Idaho on Food Stamps – 10% of the state population (1 in 10)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Idaho in 2017 – $233.88 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Idaho

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 76%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 30%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 55%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Alaska

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $114
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.25

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Idaho

All Households – $258
Households with children – $397
Working households – $332
Households with seniors – $107
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $165

Poverty in Idaho

12.8% of the population lived below the poverty line.
15.3% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.1% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Illinois

How Many People in Illinois are on Food Stamps?

State of Illinois Population (2017) – 12.79 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Illinois – 1,879,000
Percentage of People in Illinois on Food Stamps – 15% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Illinois in 2017 – $2.93 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Illinois

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 63%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 30%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 43%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Illinois

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $130
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.42

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Illinois

All Households – $240
Households with children – $396
Working households – $288
Households with seniors – $126
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $195

Poverty in Illinois

12.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
17% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.6% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Indiana

How Many People in Alaska are on Food Stamps?

State of Indiana Population (2017) – 6.66 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Indiana – 672,000
Percentage of People in Indiana on Food Stamps – 10% of the state population (1 in 0)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Indiana in 2017 – $955.39 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Indiana

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 75%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 36%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 46%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Indiana

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $118
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.30

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Indiana

All Households – $258
Households with children – $397
Working households – $321
Households with seniors – $95
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $198

Poverty in Indiana

13.5% of the population lived below the poverty line.
18.4% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.7% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Iowa

How Many People in Iowa are on Food Stamps?

State of Iowa Population (2017) – 3.144 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Iowa – 366,000
Percentage of People in Iowa on Food Stamps – 12% of the state population (1 in 9)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Iowa in 2017 – $482.47 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Iowa

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 70%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 31%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 54%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Iowa

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $110
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.20

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Iowa

All Households – $219
Households with children – $359
Working households – $242
Households with seniors – $101
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $141

Poverty in Iowa

10.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
12.3% of children lived below the poverty line.
6.6% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Kansas

How Many People in Kansas are on Food Stamps?

State of Kansas Population (2017) – 2.911 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Kansas – 234,000
Percentage of People in Kansas on Food Stamps – 8% of the state population (1 in 12)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Kansas in 2017 – $318.49 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Kansas

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 72%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 34%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 49%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Kansas

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $114
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.24

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Kansas

All Households – $244
Households with children – $394
Working households – $309
Households with seniors – $107
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $164

Poverty in Kansas

11.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.
14.8% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.3% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Kentucky

How Many People in Kentucky are on Food Stamps?

State of Kentucky Population (2017) – 4.454 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Kentucky – 655,000
Percentage of People in Kentucky on Food Stamps – 15% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Kentucky in 2017 – $943.69 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Kentucky

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 68%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 38%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 35%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Kentucky

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $120
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.32

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Kentucky

All Households – $246
Households with children – $401
Working households – $312
Households with seniors – $109
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $172

Poverty in Kentucky

17.2% of the population lived below the poverty line.
22.4% of children lived below the poverty line.
10.3% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Louisiana

How Many People in Louisiana are on Food Stamps?

State of Louisiana Population (2017) – 4.671 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Louisiana – 909,000
Percentage of People in Louisiana on Food Stamps – 19% of the state population (1 in 5)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Louisiana in 2017 – $1.44 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Louisiana

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 71%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 37%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 39%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Louisiana

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $132
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.45

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Louisiana

All Households – $266
Households with children – $417
Working households – $313
Households with seniors – $127
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $219

Poverty in Louisiana

19.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
28% of children lived below the poverty line.
12% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Maine

How Many People in Maine are on Food Stamps?

State of Maine Population (2017) – 1.335 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Maine – 180,000
Percentage of People in Maine on Food Stamps – 13% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Maine in 2017 – $234.4 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Maine

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 61%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 49%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 47%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Maine

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $109
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.19

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Maine

All Households – $198
Households with children – $344
Working households – $261
Households with seniors – $117
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $168

Poverty in Maine

11.1% of the population lived below the poverty line.
13.1% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.1% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Maryland

How Many People in Maryland are on Food Stamps?

State of Maryland Population (2017) – 6.025 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Maryland – 684,000
Percentage of People in Maryland on Food Stamps – 11% of the state population (1 in 9)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Maryland in 2017 – $987.12 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Maryland

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 66%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 34%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 39%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Maryland

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $120
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.32

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Maryland

All Households – $221
Households with children – $371
Working households – $278
Households with seniors – $100
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $164

Poverty in Maryland

9.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
12.% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.9% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Massachusetts

How Many People in Massachusetts are on Food Stamps?

State of Massachusetts Population (2017) – 6.863 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Massachusetts – 764,000
Percentage of People in Massachusetts on Food Stamps – 11% of the state population (1 in 9)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Massachusetts in 2017 – $1.16 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Massachusetts

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 56%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 49%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 32%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Massachusetts

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $126
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.38

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Massachusetts

All Households – $211
Households with children – $342
Working households – $261
Households with seniors – $142
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $186

Poverty in Massachusetts

10.5% of the population lived below the poverty line.
13.5% of children lived below the poverty line.
9% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Michigan

How Many People in Michigan are on Food Stamps?

State of Michigan Population (2017) – 9.976 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Michigan – 1,375,000
Percentage of People in Michigan on Food Stamps – 14% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Michigan in 2017 – $2.07 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Michigan

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 62%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 39%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 46%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Michigan

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $125
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.37

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Michigan

All Households – $218
Households with children – $378
Working households – $267
Households with seniors – $104
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $176

Poverty in Michigan

14.2% of the population lived below the poverty line.
19.7% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.5% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Minnesota

How Many People in Minnesota are on Food Stamps?

State of Minnesota Population (2017) – 5.568 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Minnesota – 454,000
Percentage of People in Minnesota on Food Stamps – 8% of the state population (1 in 12)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Minnesota in 2017 – $601.82 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Minnesota

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 67%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 30%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 53%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Minnesota

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $111
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.21

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Minnesota

All Households – $220
Households with children – $369
Working households – $282
Households with seniors – $115
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $124

Poverty in Minnesota

9.5% of the population lived below the poverty line.
11.8% of children lived below the poverty line.
7% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Mississippi

How Many People in Mississippi are on Food Stamps?

State of Mississippi Population (2017) – 2.99 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Mississippi – 537,000
Percentage of People in Mississippi on Food Stamps – 18% of the state population (1 in 6)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Mississippi in 2017 – $742.93 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Mississippi

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 75%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 33%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 41%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Mississippi

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $115
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.26

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Mississippi

All Households – $248
Households with children – $393
Working households – $299
Households with seniors – $71
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $174

Poverty in Mississippi

19.8% of the population lived below the poverty line.
26.9% of children lived below the poverty line.
13.7% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Missouri

How Many People in Missouri are on Food Stamps?

State of Missouri Population (2017) – 6.109 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Missouri – 759,000
Percentage of People in Missouri on Food Stamps – 12% of the state population (1 in 8)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Missouri in 2017 – $1.12 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Missouri

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 72%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 33%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 44%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Missouri

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $123
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.34

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Missouri

All Households – $258
Households with children – $413
Working households – $341
Households with seniors – $118
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $153

Poverty in Missouri

13.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
18.6% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.7% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Montana

How Many People in Montana are on Food Stamps?

State of Montana Population (2017) – 1.053 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Montana – 121,000
Percentage of People in Montana on Food Stamps – 12% of the state population (1 in 9)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Montana in 2017 – $172.04 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Montana

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 69%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 33%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 44%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Montana

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $119
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.30

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Montana

All Households – $238
Households with children – $384
Working households – $271
Households with seniors – $118
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $168

Poverty in Montana

12.5% of the population lived below the poverty line.
14.7% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Nebraska

How Many People in Nebraska are on Food Stamps?

State of Nebraska Population (2017) – 1.918 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Nebraska – 176,000
Percentage of People in Nebraska on Food Stamps – 9% of the state population (1 in 11)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Nebraska in 2017 – $241.77 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Nebraska

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 74%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 29%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 54%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Nebraska

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $115
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.125

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Nebraska

All Households – $252
Households with children – $386
Working households – $325
Households with seniors – $103
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $153

Poverty in Nebraska

10.8% of the population lived below the poverty line.
14.1% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Nevada

How Many People in Nevada are on Food Stamps?

State of Nevada Population (2017) – 2.972 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Nevada – 441,000
Percentage of People in Nevada on Food Stamps – 15% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Nevada in 2017 – $625.06 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Nevada

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 64%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 28%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 46%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Nevada

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $118
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.29

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Nevada

All Households – $224
Households with children – $357
Working households – $256
Households with seniors – $104
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $169

Poverty in Nevada

13% of the population lived below the poverty line.
18.5% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.5% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

New Hampshire

How Many People in New Hampshire are on Food Stamps?

State of New Hampshire Population (2017) – 1.35 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in New Hampshire – 92,000
Percentage of People in New Hampshire on Food Stamps – 7% of the state population (1 in 15)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in New Hampshire in 2017 – $112.56 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in New Hampshire

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 68%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 47%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 46%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in New Hampshire

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $101
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.11

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – New Hampshire

All Households – $203
Households with children – $320
Working households – $267
Households with seniors – $120
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $154

Poverty in New Hampshire

7.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
10.3% of children lived below the poverty line.
5.8% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

New Jersey

How Many People in New Jersey are on Food Stamps?

State of New Jersey Population (2017) – 8.889 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in New Jersey – 818,000
Percentage of People in New Jersey on Food Stamps – 9% of the state population (1 in 11)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in New Jersey in 2017 – $1.12 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in New Jersey

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 67%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 36%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 45%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in New Jersey

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $114
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.24

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – New Jersey

All Households – $227
Households with children – $367
Working households – $301
Households with seniors – $123
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $155

Poverty in New Jersey

10% of the population lived below the poverty line.
13.9% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.4% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

New Mexico

How Many People in New Mexico are on Food Stamps?

State of New Mexico Population (2017) – 2.093 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in New Mexico – 461,000
Percentage of People in New Mexico on Food Stamps – 22% of the state population (1 in 5)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in New Mexico in 2017 – $669.64 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in New Mexico

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 70%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 25%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 46%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in New Mexico

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $121
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.33

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – New Mexico

All Households – $250
Households with children – $388
Working households – $285
Households with seniors – $120
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $163

Poverty in New Mexico

19.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
27.2% of children lived below the poverty line.
12.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

New York

How Many People in New York are on Food Stamps?

State of New York Population (2017) – 19.59 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in New York – 2,911,000
Percentage of People in New York on Food Stamps – 15% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in New York in 2017 – $4.74 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in New York

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 55%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 46%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 43%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in New York

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $136
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.49

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – New York

All Households – $239
Households with children – $399
Working households – $304
Households with seniors – $179
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $203

Poverty in New York

14.1% of the population lived below the poverty line.
19.7% of children lived below the poverty line.
11.4% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

North Carolina

How Many People in North Carolina are on Food Stamps?

State of North Carolina Population (2017) – 10.27 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in North Carolina – 1,365,000
Percentage of People in North Carolina on Food Stamps – 13% of the state population (1 in 8)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in North Carolina in 2017 – $2.14 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in North Carolina

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 65%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 31%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 42%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in North Carolina

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $131
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.43

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – North Carolina

All Households – $235
Households with children – $396
Working households – $282
Households with seniors – $95
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $168

Poverty in North Carolina

14.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
21.2% of children lived below the poverty line.
9.1% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

North Dakota

How Many People in North Dakota are on Food Stamps?

State of North Dakota Population (2017) – 755,176
Number of People on Food Stamps in North Dakota – 54,000
Percentage of People in North Dakota on Food Stamps – 7% of the state population (1 in 14)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in North Dakota in 2017 – $77.84 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in North Dakota

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 71%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 32%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 38%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in North Dakota

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $121
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.32

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – North Dakota

All Households – $256
Households with children – $402
Working households – $256
Households with seniors – $139
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $199

Poverty in North Dakota

10.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
10.9% of children lived below the poverty line.
9.9% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Ohio

How Many People in Ohio are on Food Stamps?

State of Ohio Population (2017) – 11.66 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Ohio – 1,502,000
Percentage of People in Ohio on Food Stamps – 13% of the state population (1 in 8)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Ohio in 2017 – $2.23 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Ohio

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 67%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 37%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 45%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Ohio

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $123
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.35

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Ohio

All Households – $244
Households with children – $415
Working households – $323
Households with seniors – $110
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $179

Poverty in Ohio

14% of the population lived below the poverty line.
20.1% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.7% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Oklahoma

How Many People in Oklahoma are on Food Stamps?

State of Oklahoma Population (2017) – 3.933 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Oklahoma – 604,000
Percentage of People in Oklahoma on Food Stamps – 15% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Oklahoma in 2017 – $879.73 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Oklahoma

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 74%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 33%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 42%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Oklahoma

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $121
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.33

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Oklahoma

All Households – $261
Households with children – $418
Working households – $325
Households with seniors – $101
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $189

Poverty in Oklahoma

15.8% of the population lived below the poverty line.
21.5% of children lived below the poverty line.
9.1% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Oregon

How Many People in Oregon are on Food Stamps?

State of Oregon Population (2017) – 4.147 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Oregon – 681,000
Percentage of People in Oregon on Food Stamps – 16% of the state population (1 in 6)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Oregon in 2017 – $1.01 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Oregon

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 55%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 34%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 43%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Oregon

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $123
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.35

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Oregon

All Households – $206
Households with children – $367
Working households – $234
Households with seniors – $104
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $149

Poverty in Oregon

13.2% of the population lived below the poverty line.
16.5% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.7% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Pennsylvania

How Many People in Pennsylvania are on Food Stamps?

State of Pennsylvania Population (2017) – 12.79 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Pennsylvania – 1,843,000
Percentage of People in Pennsylvania on Food Stamps – 14% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Pennsylvania in 2017 – $2.67 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Pennsylvania

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 62%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 47%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 44%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Pennsylvania

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $121
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.32

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Pennsylvania

All Households – $226
Households with children – $379
Working households – $271
Households with seniors – $129
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $192

Poverty in Pennsylvania

12.5% of the population lived below the poverty line.
17% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.5% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Rhode Island

How Many People in Rhode Island are on Food Stamps?

State of Rhode Island Population (2017) – 1.056 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Rhode Island – 158,000
Percentage of People in Rhode Island on Food Stamps – 15% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Rhode Island in 2017 – $265.05 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Rhode Island

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 52%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 44%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 33%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Rhode Island

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $140
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.53

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Rhode Island

All Households – $214
Households with children – $361
Working households – $246
Households with seniors – $139
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $175

Poverty in Rhode Island

11.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
16.6% of children lived below the poverty line.
9% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

South Carolina

How Many People in South Carolina are on Food Stamps?

State of South Carolina Population (2017) – 5.021 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in South Carolina – 720,000
Percentage of People in South Carolina on Food Stamps – 14% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in South Carolina in 2017 – $1.07 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in South Carolina

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 74%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 32%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 44%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in South Carolina

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $123
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.35

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – South Carolina

All Households – $257
Households with children – $403
Working households – $314
Households with seniors – $98
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $202

Poverty in South Carolina

15.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
22.6% of children lived below the poverty line.
9.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

South Dakota

How Many People in South Dakota are on Food Stamps?

State of South Dakota Population (2017) – 873,286
Number of People on Food Stamps in South Dakota – 93,000
Percentage of People in South Dakota on Food Stamps – 11% of the state population (1 in 9)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in South Dakota in 2017 – $140.61 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in South Dakota

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 74%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 30%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 45%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in South Dakota

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $126
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.38

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – South Dakota

All Households – $284
Households with children – $431
Working households – $315
Households with seniors – $160
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $202

Poverty in South Dakota

13% of the population lived below the poverty line.
16.6% of children lived below the poverty line.
8% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Tennessee

How Many People in Tennessee are on Food Stamps?

State of Tennessee Population (2017) – 6.709 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Tennessee – 1,047,000
Percentage of People in Tennessee on Food Stamps – 16% of the state population (1 in 6)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Tennessee in 2017 – $1.59 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Tennessee

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 68%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 34%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 37%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Tennessee

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $126
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.38

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Tennessee

All Households – $253
Households with children – $429
Working households – $330
Households with seniors – $99
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $184

Poverty in Tennessee

15% of the population lived below the poverty line.
21.2% of children lived below the poverty line.
9.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Texas

How Many People in Texas are on Food Stamps?

State of Texas Population (2017) – 28.32 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Texas – 3,921,000
Percentage of People in Texas on Food Stamps – 14% of the state population (1 in 7)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Texas in 2017 – $5.81 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Texas

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 79%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 28%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 48%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Texas

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $125
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.35

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Texas

All Households – $276
Households with children – $401
Working households – $321
Households with seniors – $111
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $212

Poverty in Texas

14.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
20.9% of children lived below the poverty line.
10.8% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Utah

How Many People in Utah are on Food Stamps?

State of Utah Population (2017) – 3.103 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Utah – 206,000
Percentage of People in Utah on Food Stamps – 7% of the state population (1 in 15)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Utah in 2017 – $286.29 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Utah

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 79%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 23%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 52%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Utah

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $116
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.27

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Utah

All Households – $285
Households with children – $414
Working households – $331
Households with seniors – $119
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $176

Poverty in Utah

9.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
10.7% of children lived below the poverty line.
6.4% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Vermont

How Many People in Vermont are on Food Stamps?

State of Vermont Population (2017) – 624,525
Number of People on Food Stamps in Vermont – 77,000
Percentage of People in Vermont on Food Stamps – 12% of the state population (1 in 8)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Vermont in 2017 – $112.95 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Vermont

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 56%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 50%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 41%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Vermont

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $123
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.35

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Vermont

All Households – $219
Households with children – $355
Working households – $242
Households with seniors – $145
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $199

Poverty in Vermont

11.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
13.8% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.1% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Virginia

How Many People in Virginia are on Food Stamps?

State of Virginia Population (2017) – 8.465 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Virginia – 776,000
Percentage of People in Virginia on Food Stamps – 9% of the state population (1 in 11)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Virginia in 2017 – $1.12 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Virginia

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 69%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 33%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 42%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Virginia

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $120
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.31

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Virginia

All Households – $247
Households with children – $409
Working households – $308
Households with seniors – $98
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $155

Poverty in Virginia

10.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
14% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.1% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Washington

How Many People in Washington are on Food Stamps?

State of Washington Population (2017) – 7.425 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Washington – 929,000
Percentage of People in Washington on Food Stamps – 13% of the state population (1 in 8)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Washington in 2017 – $1.36 billion

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Washington

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 59%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 33%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 42%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Washington

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $122
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.34

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Washington

All Households – $215
Households with children – $359
Working households – $265
Households with seniors – $126
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $158

Poverty in Washington

11% of the population lived below the poverty line.
14.3% of children lived below the poverty line.
8% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

West Virginia

How Many People in West Virginia are on Food Stamps?

State of West Virginia Population (2017) – 1.817 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in West Virginia – 340,000
Percentage of People in West Virginia on Food Stamps – 19% of the state population (1 in 5)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in West Virginia in 2017 – $481.16 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in West Virginia

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 62%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 40%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 36%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in West Virginia

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $118
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.29

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – West Virginia

All Households – $221
Households with children – $383
Working households – $273
Households with seniors – $87
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $169

Poverty in West Virginia

19.1% of the population lived below the poverty line.
25.9% of children lived below the poverty line.
10.2% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Wisconsin

How Many People in Wisconsin are on Food Stamps?

State of Wisconsin Population (2017) – 5.792 million
Number of People on Food Stamps in Wisconsin – 692,000
Percentage of People in Wisconsin on Food Stamps – 12% of the state population (1 in 8)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Wisconsin in 2017 – $877.51 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Wisconsin

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 67%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 37%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 52%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Wisconsin

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $106
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.16

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Wisconsin

All Households – $203
Households with children – $340
Working households – $247
Households with seniors – $82
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $152

Poverty in Wisconsin

11.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
14.5% of children lived below the poverty line.
7.8% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Wyoming

How Many People in Wyoming are on Food Stamps?

State of Wyoming Population (2017) – 578,934
Number of People on Food Stamps in Wyoming – 33,000
Percentage of People in Wyoming on Food Stamps – 6% of the state population (1 in 18)
Total Amount Spent on Food Stamps in Wyoming in 2017 – $46.79 million

Breakdown of Food Stamps Recipients in Wyoming

Percentage of Recipients that are families with Children – 77%
Percentage of Recipients that are in families with members who are elderly or
have disabilities – 30%
Percentage of Recipients that are working families – 41%

How Much People Get in Food Stamps in Wyoming

Average monthly Food Stamps benefit for each household member: $119
Average Food Stamps benefit per person per meal: $1.30

Average Monthly Food Stamps Benefit By Demographic Group – Wyoming

All Households – $277
Households with children – $433
Working households – $338
Households with seniors – $121
Households with non-elderly disabled individuals – $170

Poverty in Wyoming

11.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
13.3% of children lived below the poverty line.
8.4% of elderly lived below the poverty line.

Data Sources:
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Census Bureau

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Kwame Kuadey

Kwame Kuadey writes about personal finance and the social safety net. His career started in banking but he caught the entrepreneurial bug and has spent the last decade building successful businesses, including an Inc. 500 Company. Kwame believes everyone has the power to improve their quality of life by seeking knowledge and taking action. In 2012, Kwame founded Empower Media to help low-income households improve their financial situation. His expertise is in topics relevant to low-income households, including government benefits and assistance, banking products, access to credit, plus tools & resources to help reduce income volatility and build wealth. Kwame has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, Washington Post, ABC, and NPR.

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