Virginia ranks 39th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.7%. The study is based on a total of 3,105,636 Virginian households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
53,095 households in Virginia received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Virginia varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Virginia.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Virginia?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
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Alexandria |
1.2% |
Alexandria ranks 182nd of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 68,663 Virginian households in Alexandria. |
Arlington |
1.1% |
Arlington ranks 152nd of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 102,310 Virginian households in Arlington. |
Chesapeake |
1.4% |
Chesapeake ranks 212th of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 83,031 Virginian households in Chesapeake. |
Hampton |
2.0% |
Hampton ranks 259th of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 53,555 Virginian households in Hampton. |
Newport News |
1.6% |
Newport News ranks 232nd of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 68,665 Virginian households in Newport News. |
Norfolk |
1.3% |
Norfolk ranks 183rd of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 87,249 Virginian households in Norfolk. |
Portsmouth |
2.0% |
Portsmouth ranks 262nd of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 36,616 Virginian households in Portsmouth. |
Richmond |
2.4% |
Richmond ranks 286th of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 89,238 Virginian households in Richmond. |
Roanoke |
1.5% |
Roanoke ranks 220th of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 42,333 Virginian households in Roanoke. |
Virginia Beach |
1.3% |
Virginia Beach ranks 190th of 362 among cities in Virginia based on a sample of 167,731 Virginian households in Virginia Beach. |
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See Food Stamp StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
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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 Virginia in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.