Adams County, PA vs Allegheny County, PA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Adams County, PA | Allegheny County, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 105K | 1.2M |
| Low Food Access % | 17.4% | 46.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.1% | 12.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 11.1% |
| Median Household Income | $78,975 | $72,537 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.7% | 12.7% |
| Low Access Population | 18,201 | 582,805 |
| Low Access Tracts | 6 | 182 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Adams County, PA full profile →
17.4% low access · 7.1% SNAP
Allegheny County, PA full profile →
46.8% low access · 12.3% SNAP
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.