Nantucket County, MA vs Barnstable County, MA

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

Metric Nantucket County, MA Barnstable County, MA
Population 14K 232K
Low Food Access % 13.6% 51.0%
SNAP Participation % 10.0% 9.4%
Poverty Rate 3.2% 7.7%
Median Household Income $139,688 $95,241
Households Without Vehicle 3.5% 5.4%
Low Access Population 1,386 110,199
Low Access Tracts 1 40

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.