Androscoggin County, ME vs Aroostook County, ME
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Androscoggin County, ME | Aroostook County, ME |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 113K | 67K |
| Low Food Access % | 9.2% | 10.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 16.8% | 20.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | 14.4% |
| Median Household Income | $67,873 | $56,700 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 9.4% | 8.6% |
| Low Access Population | 9,957 | 7,800 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 6 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Androscoggin County, ME full profile →
9.2% low access · 16.8% SNAP
Aroostook County, ME full profile →
10.9% low access · 20.7% 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.