Middlesex County, MA vs Barnstable County, MA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Middlesex County, MA | Barnstable County, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.6M | 229K |
| Low Food Access % | 31.5% | 18.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| Median Household Income | $121,304 | $90,447 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 10.5% | 5.0% |
| Low Access Population | 511,279 | 42,675 |
| Low Access Tracts | 160 | 13 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Middlesex County, MA full profile →
31.5% low access · 7.9% SNAP
Barnstable County, MA full profile →
18.6% low access · 7.8% 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.