Grayson County, VA vs Accomack County, VA

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

Metric Grayson County, VA Accomack County, VA
Population 15K 33K
Low Food Access % 18.1% 2.2%
SNAP Participation % 16.3% 12.5%
Poverty Rate 16.5% 13.9%
Median Household Income $47,730 $58,993
Households Without Vehicle 5.4% 6.1%
Low Access Population 2,810 727
Low Access Tracts 2 1

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.