Lancaster County, NE vs Adams County, NE
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Lancaster County, NE | Adams County, NE |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 327K | 31K |
| Low Food Access % | 17.0% | 35.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| Median Household Income | $74,793 | $68,365 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Low Access Population | 48,379 | 10,985 |
| Low Access Tracts | 31 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Lancaster County, NE full profile →
17.0% low access · 8.4% SNAP
Adams County, NE full profile →
35.0% low access · 9.1% 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.