North Dakota ranks 28th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.6%. The study is based on a total of 311,525 North Dakotan households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
4,870 households in North Dakota received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in North Dakota varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of North Dakota.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in North Dakota?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
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Bismarck |
1.2% |
Bismarck ranks 29th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 31,368 North Dakotan households in Bismarck. |
Dickinson |
2.6% |
Dickinson ranks 47th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 8,930 North Dakotan households in Dickinson. |
Fargo |
1.0% |
Fargo ranks 25th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 52,751 North Dakotan households in Fargo. |
Grand Forks |
1.2% |
Grand Forks ranks 27th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 24,543 North Dakotan households in Grand Forks. |
Jamestown |
0.7% |
Jamestown ranks 19th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 6,837 North Dakotan households in Jamestown. |
Mandan |
0.9% |
Mandan ranks 23rd of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 9,717 North Dakotan households in Mandan. |
Minot |
4.1% |
Minot ranks 54th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 19,902 North Dakotan households in Minot. |
Wahpeton |
0.7% |
Wahpeton ranks 17th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 3,332 North Dakotan households in Wahpeton. |
West Fargo |
0.6% |
West Fargo ranks 16th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 13,030 North Dakotan households in West Fargo. |
Williston |
2.7% |
Williston ranks 48th of 56 among cities in North Dakota based on a sample of 9,946 North Dakotan households in Williston. |
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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 North Dakota in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.