Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK vs Aleutians East Borough, AK
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK | Aleutians East Borough, AK |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 96K | 3K |
| Low Food Access % | 15.0% | 51.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 6.2% | 12.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 12.6% |
| Median Household Income | $81,655 | $79,961 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| Low Access Population | 14,445 | 1,768 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK full profile →
15.0% low access · 6.2% SNAP
Aleutians East Borough, AK full profile →
51.9% low access · 12.7% 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.