Alamance County, NC vs Alexander County, NC
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Alamance County, NC | Alexander County, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 172K | 37K |
| Low Food Access % | 42.3% | 23.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 12.9% | 8.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 12.2% |
| Median Household Income | $60,866 | $62,764 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.0% | 2.8% |
| Low Access Population | 72,663 | 8,433 |
| Low Access Tracts | 23 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Alamance County, NC full profile →
42.3% low access · 12.9% SNAP
Alexander County, NC full profile →
23.1% low access · 8.9% 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.