Mineral County, WV vs Barbour County, WV

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

Metric Mineral County, WV Barbour County, WV
Population 27K 15K
Low Food Access % 15.1% 11.4%
SNAP Participation % 17.0% 19.5%
Poverty Rate 14.0% 20.0%
Median Household Income $69,375 $51,394
Households Without Vehicle 8.7% 6.5%
Low Access Population 4,265 1,894
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.