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SNAP Benefits in
District of Columbia

District of Columbia had an overall SNAP participation rate of 13.2% across 1 counties, with a coverage gap of 51.2% of below-poverty households. Use the interactive map below to compare coverage across counties.

13.2%

SNAP participation

51.2%

Poverty coverage gap

42K

SNAP households

$106,287

Median income

District of Columbia by county

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Toggle between six SNAP metrics to see how coverage varies within District of Columbia. Hover a county for its exact rate.

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District of Columbia at a glance

SNAP households

42K

Est. from ACS receipt rate

Participation rate

13.2%

All households

Poverty coverage

48.8%

Below-poverty HH on SNAP

Senior SNAP use

36.5%

HH with a 60+ member

Disability SNAP use

46.8%

HH with a disability

Working-poor share

51.1%

SNAP HH above poverty

County-level hotspots

Five-county rankings across 1 counties in District of Columbia.

Widest coverage gap

% of poor HH not enrolled

  1. 1 District of Columbia, District of Columbia 50.7%

Strongest coverage

% of poor HH enrolled

  1. 1 District of Columbia, District of Columbia 49.3%

Highest SNAP use

% of all HH on SNAP

  1. 1 District of Columbia, District of Columbia 13.2%

Every county in District of Columbia

All 1 counties across the six SNAP metrics plus median income.

County SNAP rate Coverage Gap Senior Disability Working-poor Median income
District of Columbia, District of Columbia 13.2% 49.3% 50.7% 36.5% 46.8% 51.1% $106,287

Apply for SNAP in District of Columbia

If you or someone you know may qualify, our state-specific guide walks through eligibility, documents needed, and how to apply online.

District of Columbia SNAP guide

Find a local food pantry

While SNAP is the largest safety net, food pantries bridge immediate gaps. Search our directory of verified pantries across District of Columbia.

District of Columbia food pantries