Accomack County, VA vs Albemarle County, VA

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

Metric Accomack County, VA Albemarle County, VA
Population 33K 113K
Low Food Access % 54.4% 12.0%
SNAP Participation % 12.5% 3.1%
Poverty Rate 15.9% 7.1%
Median Household Income $52,694 $97,708
Households Without Vehicle 8.0% 4.7%
Low Access Population 18,152 13,502
Low Access Tracts 5 4

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.