Aitkin County, MN vs Anoka County, MN

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

Metric Aitkin County, MN Anoka County, MN
Population 16K 370K
Low Food Access % 33.8% 38.3%
SNAP Participation % 8.9% 7.2%
Poverty Rate 13.1% 7.0%
Median Household Income $60,833 $101,869
Households Without Vehicle 5.0% 4.6%
Low Access Population 5,477 126,570
Low Access Tracts 4 47

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.