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 115K
Low Food Access % 2.2% 11.9%
SNAP Participation % 12.5% 4.6%
Poverty Rate 13.9% 7.7%
Median Household Income $58,993 $104,392
Households Without Vehicle 6.1% 4.9%
Low Access Population 727 11,787
Low Access Tracts 1 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.