Michigan ranks 43rd out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.8%. The study is based on a total of 3,888,646 Michigander households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
69,373 households in Michigan received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Michigan varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Michigan.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Michigan?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
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Ann Arbor |
1.3% |
Ann Arbor ranks 173rd of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 47,524 Michigander households in Ann Arbor. |
Dearborn |
1.2% |
Dearborn ranks 161st of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 30,814 Michigander households in Dearborn. |
Detroit |
2.5% |
Detroit ranks 325th of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 258,471 Michigander households in Detroit. |
Flint |
2.0% |
Flint ranks 288th of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 39,780 Michigander households in Flint. |
Grand Rapids |
1.8% |
Grand Rapids ranks 273rd of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 73,434 Michigander households in Grand Rapids. |
Lansing |
2.2% |
Lansing ranks 313th of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 48,726 Michigander households in Lansing. |
Livonia |
1.6% |
Livonia ranks 217th of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 37,186 Michigander households in Livonia. |
Sterling Heights |
1.5% |
Sterling Heights ranks 203rd of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 49,838 Michigander households in Sterling Heights. |
Troy |
1.2% |
Troy ranks 159th of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 31,520 Michigander households in Troy. |
Warren |
1.7% |
Warren ranks 234th of 428 among cities in Michigan based on a sample of 53,436 Michigander households in Warren. |
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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 Michigan in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.