Charles County, MD vs Allegany County, MD

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

Metric Charles County, MD Allegany County, MD
Population 167K 68K
Low Food Access % 11.3% 64.6%
SNAP Participation % 8.1% 21.2%
Poverty Rate 5.9% 15.9%
Median Household Income $116,882 $55,248
Households Without Vehicle 3.3% 9.6%
Low Access Population 18,875 44,032
Low Access Tracts 6 14

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.