Alabama Food Stamps
How does Alabama rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
Alabama ranks 49th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 2.9%. The study is based on a total of 1,856,695 Alabamian households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many Alabama households received food stamps in the past year?
52,953 households in Alabama received food stamps within the last year.
Alabama Food Stamps Received Map
Alabama Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Alabama varies by county.
Applying For Alabama Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in Alabama?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Alabama.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to Alabama residents.
Alabama Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Alabama?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Auburn |
1.3% |
Auburn ranks 90th of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 22,588 Alabamian households in Auburn. |
Birmingham |
2.5% |
Birmingham ranks 172nd of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 90,149 Alabamian households in Birmingham. |
Decatur |
5.0% |
Decatur ranks 261st of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 22,069 Alabamian households in Decatur. |
Dothan |
1.6% |
Dothan ranks 113th of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 26,086 Alabamian households in Dothan. |
Hoover |
1.2% |
Hoover ranks 84th of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 32,936 Alabamian households in Hoover. |
Huntsville |
2.8% |
Huntsville ranks 186th of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 81,296 Alabamian households in Huntsville. |
Madison |
3.1% |
Madison ranks 199th of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 17,530 Alabamian households in Madison. |
Mobile |
2.0% |
Mobile ranks 140th of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 76,097 Alabamian households in Mobile. |
Montgomery |
2.3% |
Montgomery ranks 158th of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 79,433 Alabamian households in Montgomery. |
Tuscaloosa |
2.4% |
Tuscaloosa ranks 160th of 316 among cities in Alabama based on a sample of 34,700 Alabamian households in Tuscaloosa. |
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Alabama Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Alabama? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Alabama and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Alabama Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in Alabama
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Alabama Social Security
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See Food Stamp Statistics2018 Alabama 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 Alabama 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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