Georgia ranks 42nd out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.7%. The study is based on a total of 3,663,104 Georgian households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
63,701 households in Georgia received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Georgia varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Georgia.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Georgia?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
---|---|---|
Albany |
2.9% |
Albany ranks 297th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 28,496 Georgian households in Albany. |
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) |
1.4% |
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) ranks 165th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 45,763 Georgian households in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance). |
Atlanta |
1.8% |
Atlanta ranks 209th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 192,929 Georgian households in Atlanta. |
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) |
3.3% |
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) ranks 314th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 70,659 Georgian households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance). |
Columbus |
1.5% |
Columbus ranks 179th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 73,179 Georgian households in Columbus. |
Johns Creek |
1.6% |
Johns Creek ranks 184th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 27,456 Georgian households in Johns Creek. |
Roswell |
1.1% |
Roswell ranks 129th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 34,214 Georgian households in Roswell. |
Sandy Springs |
1.1% |
Sandy Springs ranks 134th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 44,919 Georgian households in Sandy Springs. |
Savannah |
2.1% |
Savannah ranks 239th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 53,664 Georgian households in Savannah. |
Warner Robins |
1.9% |
Warner Robins ranks 219th of 356 among cities in Georgia based on a sample of 28,574 Georgian households in Warner Robins. |
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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 Georgia in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.