Lincoln County, ME vs Androscoggin County, ME
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Lincoln County, ME | Androscoggin County, ME |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35K | 112K |
| Low Food Access % | 23.7% | 52.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.7% | 15.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| Median Household Income | $69,638 | $64,500 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Low Access Population | 8,405 | 58,443 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 18 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Lincoln County, ME full profile →
23.7% low access · 7.7% SNAP
Androscoggin County, ME full profile →
52.4% low access · 15.5% 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.