California Food Stamps
How does California rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
California ranks 22nd out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.5%. The study is based on a total of 12,888,128 Californian households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many California households received food stamps in the past year?
190,899 households in California received food stamps within the last year.
California Food Stamps Received Map
California Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in California varies by county.
Applying For California Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in California?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of California.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to California residents.
California Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in California?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Anaheim |
1.5% |
Anaheim ranks 614th of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 100,280 Californian households in Anaheim. |
Bakersfield |
1.5% |
Bakersfield ranks 619th of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 115,355 Californian households in Bakersfield. |
Fresno |
1.5% |
Fresno ranks 596th of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 165,107 Californian households in Fresno. |
Long Beach |
1.3% |
Long Beach ranks 482nd of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 165,001 Californian households in Long Beach. |
Los Angeles |
1.4% |
Los Angeles ranks 552nd of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 1,364,227 Californian households in Los Angeles. |
Oakland |
1.6% |
Oakland ranks 641st of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 159,448 Californian households in Oakland. |
Sacramento |
1.6% |
Sacramento ranks 644th of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 181,690 Californian households in Sacramento. |
San Diego |
1.6% |
San Diego ranks 655th of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 497,189 Californian households in San Diego. |
San Francisco |
1.5% |
San Francisco ranks 578th of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 358,772 Californian households in San Francisco. |
San Jose |
1.7% |
San Jose ranks 672nd of 1018 among cities in California based on a sample of 319,558 Californian households in San Jose. |
Research & Reports
California Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in California? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across California and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
California Poverty Statistics
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California Social Security
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See Food Stamp Statistics2018 California 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 California 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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