Support · 50-STATE RANKING
Which states report the most cash public assistance receipt?
Compare reported cash public assistance across all 50 states. Highest reported values appear first. Explore the full ranking, find your state, and share the comparison.
HIGHEST REPORTED512,054California
MIDDLE OF THE 50 STATES36,346Unweighted median of state values
MEASUREMENTCountPopulation size affects this ranking
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This is the supplied receipt count, not assistance spending or the share of residents receiving assistance. The counting universe requires confirmation.
Where does your state stand?
2024 ACS · 5-YEAR50 states · ranks reflect highest reported values first · ties share a rank
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Supplied extract; descriptive ranks across 50 states.
Washington, D.C. & Puerto Rico · additional context
Shown separately because the main ranking compares the 50 states.
District Of Columbia ↗16,372
Puerto Rico ↗33,138