Florida Food Stamps
How does Florida rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
Florida ranks 48th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 2.3%. The study is based on a total of 7,510,882 Floridian households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many Florida households received food stamps in the past year?
175,268 households in Florida received food stamps within the last year.
Florida Food Stamps Received Map
Florida Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Florida varies by county.
Applying For Florida Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in Florida?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Florida.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to Florida residents.
Florida Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Florida?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Cape Coral |
1.5% |
Cape Coral ranks 291st of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 62,392 Floridian households in Cape Coral. |
Fort Lauderdale |
1.6% |
Fort Lauderdale ranks 304th of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 73,657 Floridian households in Fort Lauderdale. |
Hialeah |
1.0% |
Hialeah ranks 153rd of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 71,719 Floridian households in Hialeah. |
Jacksonville |
3.0% |
Jacksonville ranks 523rd of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 327,595 Floridian households in Jacksonville. |
Miami |
2.0% |
Miami ranks 391st of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 164,734 Floridian households in Miami. |
Orlando |
2.3% |
Orlando ranks 440th of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 109,468 Floridian households in Orlando. |
Port St. Lucie |
1.8% |
Port St. Lucie ranks 335th of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 61,778 Floridian households in Port St. Lucie. |
St. Petersburg |
2.2% |
St. Petersburg ranks 413th of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 107,277 Floridian households in St. Petersburg. |
Tallahassee |
1.3% |
Tallahassee ranks 244th of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 75,194 Floridian households in Tallahassee. |
Tampa |
2.7% |
Tampa ranks 487th of 740 among cities in Florida based on a sample of 147,250 Floridian households in Tampa. |
Research & Reports
Florida Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Florida? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Florida and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Florida Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in Florida
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Florida Social Security
Food Stamps in America
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See Food Stamp Statistics2018 Florida 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 Florida 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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