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 | 384K | 274K |
| Low Food Access % | 41.4% | 50.2% |
| SNAP Participation % | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | 13.0% |
| Median Household Income | $92,697 | $73,113 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 11.6% | 12.0% |
| Low Access Population | 158,865 | 137,718 |
| Low Access Tracts | 50 | 43 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Mercer County, NJ full profile →
41.4% low access · 9.0% SNAP
Atlantic County, NJ full profile →
50.2% low access · 11.5% 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.