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Have you personally ever received income from Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), General Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, or Food Stamps? CIRCLE ONE CODE ONLY.
Ever received welfare income · Asked in 1 wave, 1986 · 1,470 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Yes | No | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 17% | 83% | 1470 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 17% | 83% | 326 | ±6 | |
| 30–44 | 23% | 77% | 490 | ±5 | |
| 45–64 | 16% | 84% | 362 | ±6 | |
| 65+ | 9% | 91% | 285 | ±6 |
General Social Survey 1986 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1986 | 1986-02-14 to 1986-04-24 | face to face | 1,470 | 1,470 |