Cape May County, NJ vs Atlantic County, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Cape May County, NJ | Atlantic County, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 95K | 276K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.8% | 30.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.5% | 12.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Median Household Income | $91,128 | $78,050 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.7% | 11.0% |
| Low Access Population | 31,929 | 82,677 |
| Low Access Tracts | 18 | 27 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Cape May County, NJ full profile →
32.8% low access · 7.5% SNAP
Atlantic County, NJ full profile →
30.1% low access · 12.2% SNAP
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.