Calvert County, MD vs Allegany County, MD

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

Metric Calvert County, MD Allegany County, MD
Population 94K 67K
Low Food Access % 38.6% 30.4%
SNAP Participation % 5.1% 21.0%
Poverty Rate 3.9% 16.9%
Median Household Income $133,922 $59,603
Households Without Vehicle 3.0% 9.1%
Low Access Population 34,258 22,797
Low Access Tracts 9 10

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.