Mercer County, PA vs Adams County, PA

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

Metric Mercer County, PA Adams County, PA
Population 109K 106K
Low Food Access % 18.2% 15.9%
SNAP Participation % 17.4% 8.2%
Poverty Rate 13.2% 8.2%
Median Household Income $59,976 $84,092
Households Without Vehicle 9.6% 4.5%
Low Access Population 21,225 16,080
Low Access Tracts 9 4

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.