Mecklenburg County, NC vs Alamance County, NC
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Mecklenburg County, NC | Alamance County, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.2M | 177K |
| Low Food Access % | 21.3% | 25.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 8.7% | 13.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Median Household Income | $87,005 | $65,651 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Low Access Population | 195,936 | 37,774 |
| Low Access Tracts | 93 | 19 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Mecklenburg County, NC full profile →
21.3% low access · 8.7% SNAP
Alamance County, NC full profile →
25.0% low access · 13.6% 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.