Kusilvak Census Area, AK vs Bethel Census Area, AK

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

Metric Kusilvak Census Area, AK Bethel Census Area, AK
Population 8K 19K
Low Food Access % 79.8% 78.3%
SNAP Participation % 52.5% 43.0%
Poverty Rate 34.3% 25.3%
Median Household Income $42,663 $64,094
Households Without Vehicle 85.9% 61.9%
Low Access Population 6,681 14,515
Low Access Tracts 2 5

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.