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SNAP Recipient Demographics

The demographics of SNAP recipients, including race, ethnicity, and citizenship status, and the differences in data collection methods between the American Community Survey (ACS) and the USDA's SNAP Characteristics reports.

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Jan 13, 2026
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How do ACS ancestry filters and USDA race/ethnicity categories differ when reporting SNAP participation?

The American Community Survey (ACS) ancestry filters classify people by self‑reported ethnic origin or descent, producing dozens of overlapping ancestry groups that can be sliced to show SNAP receipt ...