New York County, NY vs Albany County, NY
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | New York County, NY | Albany County, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.6M | 315K |
| Low Food Access % | 59.9% | 49.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | 12.5% |
| Median Household Income | $99,880 | $78,829 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 77.9% | 12.5% |
| Low Access Population | 985,874 | 154,685 |
| Low Access Tracts | 308 | 48 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
New York County, NY full profile →
59.9% low access · 13.5% SNAP
Albany County, NY full profile →
49.1% low access · 11.4% 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.