Buckingham County, VA vs Accomack County, VA

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

Metric Buckingham County, VA Accomack County, VA
Population 17K 33K
Low Food Access % 52.4% 54.4%
SNAP Participation % 17.4% 12.5%
Poverty Rate 14.0% 15.9%
Median Household Income $59,894 $52,694
Households Without Vehicle 6.4% 8.0%
Low Access Population 8,839 18,152
Low Access Tracts 3 5

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.