Alameda County, CA vs Alpine County, CA

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

Metric Alameda County, CA Alpine County, CA
Population 1.6M 2K
Low Food Access % 8.1% 57.0%
SNAP Participation % 9.9% 9.7%
Poverty Rate 9.2% 10.0%
Median Household Income $129,367 $105,521
Households Without Vehicle 10.0% 5.7%
Low Access Population 122,085 669
Low Access Tracts 61 1

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.