Broome County, NY vs Albany County, NY

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

Metric Broome County, NY Albany County, NY
Population 198K 315K
Low Food Access % 66.8% 49.1%
SNAP Participation % 15.4% 11.4%
Poverty Rate 19.1% 12.5%
Median Household Income $58,317 $78,829
Households Without Vehicle 12.5% 12.5%
Low Access Population 132,508 154,685
Low Access Tracts 42 48

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.