East Carroll Parish, LA vs Madison Parish, LA

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

Metric East Carroll Parish, LA Madison Parish, LA
Population 7K 10K
Low Food Access % 78.9% 78.9%
SNAP Participation % 32.9% 29.6%
Poverty Rate 40.3% 38.1%
Median Household Income $30,856 $34,508
Households Without Vehicle 12.1% 13.3%
Low Access Population 5,816 7,912
Low Access Tracts 2 3

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.