Mahnomen County, MN vs Aitkin County, MN

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

Metric Mahnomen County, MN Aitkin County, MN
Population 5K 16K
Low Food Access % 35.2% 33.8%
SNAP Participation % 21.4% 8.9%
Poverty Rate 18.3% 13.1%
Median Household Income $59,441 $60,833
Households Without Vehicle 9.0% 5.0%
Low Access Population 1,905 5,477
Low Access Tracts 1 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.