Calcasieu Parish, LA vs Acadia Parish, LA

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

Metric Calcasieu Parish, LA Acadia Parish, LA
Population 207K 57K
Low Food Access % 34.1% 6.6%
SNAP Participation % 15.7% 24.4%
Poverty Rate 17.4% 25.0%
Median Household Income $67,564 $45,562
Households Without Vehicle 7.2% 10.5%
Low Access Population 65,763 4,092
Low Access Tracts 22 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.