Mercer County, ND vs Adams County, ND

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

Metric Mercer County, ND Adams County, ND
Population 8K 2K
Low Food Access % 23.4% 22.6%
SNAP Participation % 2.7% 12.6%
Poverty Rate 9.7% 14.8%
Median Household Income $80,946 $62,500
Households Without Vehicle 2.5% 9.4%
Low Access Population 1,967 530
Low Access Tracts 2 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.