Hawaii Food Stamps
How does Hawaii rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
Hawaii ranks 29th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.6%. The study is based on a total of 455,502 Hawaiian households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many Hawaii households received food stamps in the past year?
7,146 households in Hawaii received food stamps within the last year.
Hawaii Food Stamps Received Map
Hawaii Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Hawaii varies by county.
Applying For Hawaii Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in Hawaii?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Hawaii.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to Hawaii residents.
Hawaii Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Hawaii?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
East Honolulu |
1.4% |
East Honolulu ranks 75th of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 16,698 Hawaiian households in East Honolulu. |
Ewa Gentry |
0.9% |
Ewa Gentry ranks 56th of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 7,183 Hawaiian households in Ewa Gentry. |
Hilo |
0.6% |
Hilo ranks 43rd of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 15,955 Hawaiian households in Hilo. |
Kahului |
2.4% |
Kahului ranks 97th of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 7,726 Hawaiian households in Kahului. |
Kailua |
1.0% |
Kailua ranks 59th of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 12,771 Hawaiian households in Kailua. |
Kaneohe |
1.3% |
Kaneohe ranks 73rd of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 10,572 Hawaiian households in Kaneohe. |
Mililani Town |
3.6% |
Mililani Town ranks 104th of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 8,919 Hawaiian households in Mililani Town. |
Pearl City |
1.5% |
Pearl City ranks 82nd of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 14,016 Hawaiian households in Pearl City. |
Urban Honolulu |
1.5% |
Urban Honolulu ranks 83rd of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 128,935 Hawaiian households in Urban Honolulu. |
Waipahu |
2.9% |
Waipahu ranks 101st of 120 among cities in Hawaii based on a sample of 8,293 Hawaiian households in Waipahu. |
Research & Reports
Hawaii Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Hawaii? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Hawaii and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Hawaii Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in Hawaii
How are the Social Security Payments distributed throughout Hawaii? We breakdown social security benefits by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least social security income per capita.
Hawaii Social Security
Food Stamps in America
Which areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in your state? We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.
See Food Stamp Statistics2018 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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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