Hennepin County, MN vs Aitkin County, MN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Hennepin County, MN | Aitkin County, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.3M | 16K |
| Low Food Access % | 34.2% | 30.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| Median Household Income | $92,595 | $56,406 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 8.9% | 5.2% |
| Low Access Population | 434,609 | 4,853 |
| Low Access Tracts | 136 | 2 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Hennepin County, MN full profile →
34.2% low access · 7.7% SNAP
Aitkin County, MN full profile →
30.6% low access · 7.7% 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.