Harris County, TX vs Anderson County, TX
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Harris County, TX | Anderson County, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4.8M | 58K |
| Low Food Access % | 18.9% | 43.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 13.4% | 18.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Median Household Income | $74,983 | $62,068 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Low Access Population | 774,115 | 25,589 |
| Low Access Tracts | 272 | 6 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Harris County, TX full profile →
18.9% low access · 13.4% SNAP
Anderson County, TX full profile →
43.8% low access · 18.0% 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.