Adams County, MS vs Alcorn County, MS

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

Metric Adams County, MS Alcorn County, MS
Population 29K 35K
Low Food Access % 70.5% 63.6%
SNAP Participation % 16.9% 19.6%
Poverty Rate 27.2% 17.1%
Median Household Income $37,271 $47,716
Households Without Vehicle 8.6% 7.7%
Low Access Population 20,745 22,080
Low Access Tracts 6 7

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.