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 364K
Low Food Access % 30.6% 14.1%
SNAP Participation % 7.7% 6.4%
Poverty Rate 12.4% 6.3%
Median Household Income $56,406 $95,782
Households Without Vehicle 5.2% 4.7%
Low Access Population 4,853 51,322
Low Access Tracts 2 16

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.