Baltimore city, MD vs Allegany County, MD
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Baltimore city, MD | Allegany County, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 585K | 68K |
| Low Food Access % | 72.9% | 64.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 23.5% | 21.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | 15.9% |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $55,248 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 26.5% | 9.6% |
| Low Access Population | 426,135 | 44,032 |
| Low Access Tracts | 133 | 14 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Baltimore city, MD full profile →
72.9% low access · 23.5% SNAP
Allegany County, MD full profile →
64.6% low access · 21.2% 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.