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WIC Participant and Program Characteristics

FNS produces biennial reports on WIC participant and program characteristics for use in program monitoring and managing WIC information needs. The data visualizations summarize demographic, income and health-related characteristics and behaviors of participants certified to receive WIC benefits.

2022

For more detailed information, including methodology, refer to the full report.

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WIC Participation 1992-2022
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Participant Household Income as Percentage of Federal Poverty Guidelines, 2022
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Broad Categories of Assigned Nutritional Risks, 2022
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Breastfeeding Initiation Rates by State, 2004-2022
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Rates of Obesity Among 2- to 4-Year-Old Children by State, 1992-2020

2020

For more detailed information, including methodology, refer to the full report.

WIC Participation, 1992–2020
WIC Participation, 1992–2020
Participant household income as a percentage of federal poverty guidelines, 2020
Participant Household Income as a Percentage of Federal Poverty Guidelines, 2020
Broad Categories of Assigned Nutritional Risks, 2020
Broad Categories of Assigned Nutritional Risks, 2020
Breastfeeding Initiation Rates by State, 2004-2020
Breastfeeding Initiation Rates by State, 2004-2020
Rates of Obesity Among 2- to 4-year-old Children by State, 1992-2020
Rates of Obesity Among
2- to 4-year-old Children by State, 1992-2020

2018

For more detailed information, including methodology, refer to the full report.

Page updated: December 09, 2025