Douglas County, GA vs Appling County, GA

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

Metric Douglas County, GA Appling County, GA
Population 148K 18K
Low Food Access % 43.0% 47.8%
SNAP Participation % 12.8% 19.6%
Poverty Rate 10.9% 22.5%
Median Household Income $82,984 $46,651
Households Without Vehicle 3.1% 6.3%
Low Access Population 56,909 8,709
Low Access Tracts 14 4

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.