Alpena County, MI vs Alcona County, MI

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

Metric Alpena County, MI Alcona County, MI
Population 29K 10K
Low Food Access % 61.8% 37.6%
SNAP Participation % 16.3% 11.7%
Poverty Rate 16.5% 15.8%
Median Household Income $49,133 $50,295
Households Without Vehicle 9.0% 3.5%
Low Access Population 17,867 3,849
Low Access Tracts 5 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.