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 | 274K | 953K |
| Low Food Access % | 50.2% | 23.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 11.5% | 4.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $73,113 | $118,714 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Low Access Population | 137,718 | 224,965 |
| Low Access Tracts | 43 | 70 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Atlantic County, NJ full profile →
50.2% low access · 11.5% SNAP
Bergen County, NJ full profile →
23.6% low access · 4.9% 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.