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).

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.