Albany County, NY vs Allegany County, NY
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Albany County, NY | Allegany County, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 315K | 47K |
| Low Food Access % | 49.1% | 58.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 11.4% | 14.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Median Household Income | $78,829 | $58,725 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 12.5% | 7.3% |
| Low Access Population | 154,685 | 27,625 |
| Low Access Tracts | 48 | 9 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Albany County, NY full profile →
49.1% low access · 11.4% SNAP
Allegany County, NY full profile →
58.5% low access · 14.9% 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.