Caroline County, VA vs Accomack County, VA

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

Metric Caroline County, VA Accomack County, VA
Population 31K 33K
Low Food Access % 31.7% 54.4%
SNAP Participation % 10.2% 12.5%
Poverty Rate 11.6% 15.9%
Median Household Income $83,562 $52,694
Households Without Vehicle 5.0% 8.0%
Low Access Population 9,884 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.