Maryland Food Stamps
How does Maryland rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
Maryland ranks 47th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 2.2%. The study is based on a total of 2,181,093 Marylander households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many Maryland households received food stamps in the past year?
48,221 households in Maryland received food stamps within the last year.
Maryland Food Stamps Received Map
Maryland Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Maryland varies by county.
Applying For Maryland Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in Maryland?
There are 6 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Maryland.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to Maryland residents.
Maryland Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Maryland?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Baltimore |
2.9% |
Baltimore ranks 244th of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 239,791 Marylander households in Baltimore. |
Columbia |
2.0% |
Columbia ranks 197th of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 40,114 Marylander households in Columbia. |
Ellicott City |
1.3% |
Ellicott City ranks 140th of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 25,198 Marylander households in Ellicott City. |
Frederick |
1.4% |
Frederick ranks 153rd of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 26,987 Marylander households in Frederick. |
Gaithersburg |
1.5% |
Gaithersburg ranks 161st of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 24,377 Marylander households in Gaithersburg. |
Germantown |
1.5% |
Germantown ranks 169th of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 31,230 Marylander households in Germantown. |
Glen Burnie |
4.3% |
Glen Burnie ranks 274th of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 26,799 Marylander households in Glen Burnie. |
Rockville |
1.0% |
Rockville ranks 103rd of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 24,874 Marylander households in Rockville. |
Silver Spring |
1.1% |
Silver Spring ranks 128th of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 31,318 Marylander households in Silver Spring. |
Waldorf |
1.4% |
Waldorf ranks 156th of 305 among cities in Maryland based on a sample of 26,741 Marylander households in Waldorf. |
Research & Reports
Maryland Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Maryland? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Maryland and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Maryland Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in Maryland
How are the Social Security Payments distributed throughout Maryland? We breakdown social security benefits by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least social security income per capita.
Maryland Social Security
Food Stamps in America
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See Food Stamp Statistics2018 Maryland Poverty Line
| Household Size | Poverty Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | $12,140 |
| 2 | $16,460 |
| 3 | $20,780 |
| 4 | $25,100 |
| 5 | $29,420 |
| 6 | $33,740 |
| Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Maryland in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.
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