Summary
A viral chart claimed that most U.S. food stamp recipients are non-white and noncitizens, but this is inaccurate. Official data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that white people are the largest group receiving food stamps and most recipients are U.S.-born citizens. The chart's numbers do not reflect the official data and misrepresent the demographics of food stamp recipients.
Key Facts
- A viral chart falsely claimed non-white, noncitizens make up the majority of U.S. food stamp recipients.
- The official data shows 35.4% of food stamp recipients are white, which is the largest racial group.
- 89.4% of food stamp recipients are U.S.-born citizens according to the USDA.
- Around 11% of food stamp recipients are foreign-born, including naturalized citizens and refugees.
- The chart was linked to a blog that admitted it could not ensure the accuracy of the information.
- The chart's data came from a June blog post without verified sources, leading to a misleading narrative.
- Critics have shared this misleading chart to argue about subsidizing noncitizens with taxpayer money.
