Dukes County, MA vs Barnstable County, MA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Dukes County, MA | Barnstable County, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21K | 232K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.2% | 51.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $125,786 | $95,241 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 3.2% | 5.4% |
| Low Access Population | 5,323 | 110,199 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 40 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Dukes County, MA full profile →
32.2% low access · 6.6% SNAP
Barnstable County, MA full profile →
51.0% low access · 9.4% 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.