Beauregard Parish, LA vs Acadia Parish, LA

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

Metric Beauregard Parish, LA Acadia Parish, LA
Population 37K 57K
Low Food Access % 55.8% 6.6%
SNAP Participation % 17.5% 24.4%
Poverty Rate 14.3% 25.0%
Median Household Income $65,944 $45,562
Households Without Vehicle 5.0% 10.5%
Low Access Population 19,902 4,092
Low Access Tracts 6 3

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.