Mercer County, NJ vs Atlantic County, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Mercer County, NJ | Atlantic County, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 386K | 276K |
| Low Food Access % | 28.0% | 30.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Median Household Income | $100,645 | $78,050 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Low Access Population | 102,458 | 82,677 |
| Low Access Tracts | 32 | 27 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Mercer County, NJ full profile →
28.0% low access · 9.3% SNAP
Atlantic County, NJ full profile →
30.1% low access · 12.2% 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.