Franklin County, ME vs Androscoggin County, ME

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

Metric Franklin County, ME Androscoggin County, ME
Population 30K 112K
Low Food Access % 51.6% 52.4%
SNAP Participation % 15.3% 15.5%
Poverty Rate 12.1% 12.4%
Median Household Income $56,890 $64,500
Households Without Vehicle 9.2% 9.0%
Low Access Population 15,397 58,443
Low Access Tracts 5 18

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.