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 | 106K | 1.2M |
| Low Food Access % | 15.9% | 26.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 8.2% | 13.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Median Household Income | $84,092 | $78,548 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.5% | 11.9% |
| Low Access Population | 16,080 | 323,489 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 146 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Adams County, PA full profile →
15.9% low access · 8.2% SNAP
Allegheny County, PA full profile →
26.4% low access · 13.0% 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.