Chugach Census Area, AK vs Aleutians East Borough, AK

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

Metric Chugach Census Area, AK Aleutians East Borough, AK
Population 7K 3K
Low Food Access % N/A 39.0%
SNAP Participation % 9.8% 14.5%
Poverty Rate 5.9% 13.2%
Median Household Income $90,509 $65,365
Households Without Vehicle 6.7% 22.1%
Low Access Population N/A 1,226
Low Access Tracts N/A 1

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.