Kennebec County, ME vs Androscoggin County, ME

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

Metric Kennebec County, ME Androscoggin County, ME
Population 127K 113K
Low Food Access % 5.2% 9.2%
SNAP Participation % 13.6% 16.8%
Poverty Rate 11.6% 14.4%
Median Household Income $69,077 $67,873
Households Without Vehicle 7.5% 9.4%
Low Access Population 6,343 9,957
Low Access Tracts 4 4

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.