Acadia Parish, LA vs Allen Parish, LA

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Acadia Parish, LA Allen Parish, LA
Population 57K 22K
Low Food Access % 6.6% 28.1%
SNAP Participation % 24.4% 26.5%
Poverty Rate 25.0% 23.1%
Median Household Income $45,562 $46,469
Households Without Vehicle 10.5% 7.9%
Low Access Population 4,092 7,235
Low Access Tracts 3 2

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

Data Sources

Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas - low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates - population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.