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 34K
Low Food Access % 28.3% 18.9%
SNAP Participation % 16.5% 16.1%
Poverty Rate 27.0% 15.8%
Median Household Income $43,644 $51,260
Households Without Vehicle 6.4% 9.5%
Low Access Population 9,127 6,992
Low Access Tracts 6 3

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.