Map Shows Number of Households Receiving SNAP Benefits in Each State
Summary
The Census Bureau’s 2025 American Community Survey reports how many households received SNAP benefits across the United States and by state. Separate data analyzed by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities show that SNAP participation fell by 5.5 million people from July 2025 to July 2026, following policy changes and other factors.Key Facts
- The 2025 American Community Survey includes household data for the nation, states, and other areas with populations of at least 65,000.
- The survey counted just over 134 million U.S. households in 2025 and breaks SNAP receipt down by household type, children, and whether someone aged 60 or older lived in the home.
- CBPP reported that SNAP participation fell from about 41.6 million people in July 2025 to 36.1 million in July 2026, the lowest level in 17 years.
- According to CBPP, participation declined in every state except Alaska during that period.
- The 2025 reconciliation law expanded work requirements, limited states’ use of certain waivers, and removed eligibility for some legally present immigrants who had previously qualified for SNAP.
- CBPP said participation had begun falling before the law took effect, though the decline accelerated in almost every state afterward.
- Data from 28 states showed 1.5 million fewer children receiving SNAP in July 2026 than in July 2025; CBPP estimated the nationwide decline was likely about 2 million children.
- CBPP said the 2025 federal shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits, while the Trump administration declined to deliver benefits during the shutdown.
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