Minnesota’s Welfare Whopper '81% of Somali Refugee Households Cash In'

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Dec 12, 2025 · 18m

1. Welfare Usage Among Somali Refugees Based on Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) data analyzed by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS): 81% of Somali-headed households in Minnesota use one or more forms of welfare. Breakdown: 27% on cash welfare 54% on food stamps 73% on Medicaid For households with children, the numbers are even higher: 89% on welfare 86% on Medicaid 62% on food stamps 23% on cash welfare Comparison: Native-born Minnesotans have much lower rates (e.g., 21% on any welfare, 6% on cash welfare). Additional disparities: 66% of Somali refugees live in or…