Kauai County, HI vs Hawaii County, HI
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Kauai County, HI | Hawaii County, HI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74K | 206K |
| Low Food Access % | 34.2% | 31.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 11.3% | 17.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 14.9% |
| Median Household Income | $97,668 | $78,639 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Low Access Population | 22,944 | 57,929 |
| Low Access Tracts | 7 | 16 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Kauai County, HI full profile →
34.2% low access · 11.3% SNAP
Hawaii County, HI full profile →
31.3% low access · 17.8% 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.