Atlantic County, NJ vs Bergen County, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Atlantic County, NJ | Bergen County, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 276K | 962K |
| Low Food Access % | 30.1% | 10.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 12.2% | 5.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $78,050 | $124,884 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 11.0% | 7.5% |
| Low Access Population | 82,677 | 92,860 |
| Low Access Tracts | 27 | 41 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Atlantic County, NJ full profile →
30.1% low access · 12.2% SNAP
Bergen County, NJ full profile →
10.3% low access · 5.3% 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.