Lea County, NM vs Bernalillo County, NM
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Lea County, NM | Bernalillo County, NM |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74K | 674K |
| Low Food Access % | 20.7% | 19.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 19.8% | 17.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | 15.2% |
| Median Household Income | $68,015 | $69,473 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Low Access Population | 13,396 | 128,657 |
| Low Access Tracts | 8 | 55 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Lea County, NM full profile →
20.7% low access · 19.8% SNAP
Bernalillo County, NM full profile →
19.4% low access · 17.0% 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.