Clinton County, NY vs Albany County, NY

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

Metric Clinton County, NY Albany County, NY
Population 80K 315K
Low Food Access % 54.5% 49.1%
SNAP Participation % 15.7% 11.4%
Poverty Rate 13.0% 12.5%
Median Household Income $67,097 $78,829
Households Without Vehicle 9.5% 12.5%
Low Access Population 43,512 154,685
Low Access Tracts 14 48

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.