Montgomery County, NY vs Albany County, NY
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Montgomery County, NY | Albany County, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50K | 317K |
| Low Food Access % | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 15.4% | 11.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | 13.0% |
| Median Household Income | $64,943 | $85,333 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| Low Access Population | 19,057 | 95,528 |
| Low Access Tracts | 9 | 33 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Montgomery County, NY full profile →
37.9% low access · 15.4% SNAP
Albany County, NY full profile →
31.4% low access · 11.0% 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.