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 1.7M 2K
Low Food Access % 33.3% 27.8%
SNAP Participation % 7.7% 8.5%
Poverty Rate 9.2% 13.7%
Median Household Income $122,488 $101,125
Households Without Vehicle 9.3% 3.4%
Low Access Population 554,053 421
Low Access Tracts 173 0

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.