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Statistics on children, youth and families in South Dakota from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and South Dakota KIDS COUNT
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants by age group in South Dakota
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Why This Indicator Matters
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the Food Stamp Program, helps low-income individuals and families obtain better nutrition through monthly benefits they can use to purchase food. For children, a better diet means better learning in school.
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Definition and Source
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Definition
The number of children by age group participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps.
Data Source
South Dakota Department of Social Services http://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/
Percent is calculated using population estimates from U.S. Census populations with bridged race categories from the National Center for Health Statistics. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/bridged_race.htm
Percent is calculated using population estimates from U.S. Census populations with bridged race categories from the National Center for Health Statistics. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/bridged_race.htm
Notes
NA - Data is suppressed when there are 5 or fewer children in the matching geography.
DATE - Data represent State Fiscal Years, but are a snapshot from fiscal year end (June). Population estimates are from the start of the state fiscal year (e.g. SFY 2019 estimates use population estimates from 2018).
Last Updated
November 2024