Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK vs Aleutians East Borough, AK

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

Metric Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK Aleutians East Borough, AK
Population 109K 3K
Low Food Access % 23.9% 51.9%
SNAP Participation % 10.7% 12.7%
Poverty Rate 10.2% 12.6%
Median Household Income $86,435 $79,961
Households Without Vehicle 3.7% 25.0%
Low Access Population 25,970 1,768
Low Access Tracts 8 1

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.