Columbia County, NY vs Albany County, NY
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Columbia County, NY | Albany County, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61K | 315K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.1% | 49.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 12.5% |
| Median Household Income | $81,741 | $78,829 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.2% | 12.5% |
| Low Access Population | 19,732 | 154,685 |
| Low Access Tracts | 6 | 48 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Columbia County, NY full profile →
32.1% low access · 9.4% SNAP
Albany County, NY full profile →
49.1% low access · 11.4% 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.