New Jersey Food Stamps
How does New Jersey rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
New Jersey ranks 17th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.4%. The study is based on a total of 3,199,111 New Jerseyan households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many New Jersey households received food stamps in the past year?
45,529 households in New Jersey received food stamps within the last year.
New Jersey Food Stamps Received Map
New Jersey Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in New Jersey varies by county.
Applying For New Jersey Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in New Jersey?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of New Jersey.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to New Jersey residents.
New Jersey Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in New Jersey?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Camden |
1.8% |
Camden ranks 348th of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 25,195 New Jerseyan households in Camden. |
Clifton |
1.0% |
Clifton ranks 187th of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 29,078 New Jerseyan households in Clifton. |
Elizabeth |
1.6% |
Elizabeth ranks 304th of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 40,219 New Jerseyan households in Elizabeth. |
Jersey City |
1.9% |
Jersey City ranks 359th of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 100,049 New Jerseyan households in Jersey City. |
Newark |
1.9% |
Newark ranks 362nd of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 95,316 New Jerseyan households in Newark. |
Passaic |
1.8% |
Passaic ranks 339th of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 19,530 New Jerseyan households in Passaic. |
Paterson |
1.4% |
Paterson ranks 268th of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 43,786 New Jerseyan households in Paterson. |
Toms River |
1.3% |
Toms River ranks 239th of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 33,330 New Jerseyan households in Toms River. |
Trenton |
5.0% |
Trenton ranks 451st of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 27,145 New Jerseyan households in Trenton. |
Union City |
1.5% |
Union City ranks 288th of 461 among cities in New Jersey based on a sample of 23,515 New Jerseyan households in Union City. |
Research & Reports
New Jersey Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in New Jersey? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across New Jersey and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
New Jersey Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in New Jersey
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New Jersey Social Security
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See Food Stamp Statistics2018 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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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