Here is a comprehensive breakdown of U.S. welfare (focusing primarily on SNAP/food stamps, the broadest means-tested program) by age, race, sex, and state, using the most recent available data.
As of May 2025, 41.7 million people in 22.4 million households — nearly 1 in 8 Americans — receive SNAP benefits. The federal government spent $100.3 billion on SNAP in fiscal year 2024.[1]