Marion County, FL vs Alachua County, FL
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Marion County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 400K | 285K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.7% | 19.2% |
| SNAP Participation % | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Median Household Income | $61,010 | $61,949 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Low Access Population | 108,384 | 47,595 |
| Low Access Tracts | 29 | 20 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Marion County, FL full profile →
32.7% low access · 13.2% SNAP
Alachua County, FL full profile →
19.2% low access · 9.2% 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.