What percent of people in the US are on welfare?
The 2019-23 American Community Survey found 40.39 million Americans, or 12.4 percent, reported income below the poverty line, set in 2023 at $14,580 for individuals and $30,000 for a family of four.
What race is the most on food stamps?
White
Non-Hispanic White individuals, who make up approximately 57% of the U.S. population, account for 36.1% of SNAP recipients. Black or African American (non-Hispanic) individuals represent 22.7% of participants, a share nearly twice their proportion of the general population.Mar 17, 2025