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Somali-origin households in the US

The high rates of public-assistance use and poverty among Somali-origin households in the US, particularly in Minnesota, and the impact of policy shifts on their access to benefits.

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Jan 11, 2026

How have US public-assistance rates for Somali immigrants changed since 2010 and after major policy shifts?

Somali-origin households in the United States — and especially in Minnesota — have been measured as having markedly higher rates of public‑assistance use and poverty since 2010, with several 2024–2025...