% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Maine

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Northern Aroostook County and Washington County along the eastern border exhibit the highest SNAP participation rates, frequently exceeding 25–35%, reflecting persistent rural poverty in these economically isolated regions. The western interior and many suburban zip codes surrounding Portland in Cumberland County display notably low participation rates, generally below 10%, consistent with higher household incomes in these areas. A scattered patchwork of elevated SNAP usage appears in mid-coast and central Maine, likely corresponding to small urban centers such as Lewiston-Auburn and Bangor where concentrated poverty coexists alongside lower-need surrounding communities.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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