Nicholas County, WV vs Barbour County, WV
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Nicholas County, WV | Barbour County, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25K | 16K |
| Low Food Access % | 61.0% | 63.7% |
| SNAP Participation % | 22.6% | 15.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | 22.0% |
| Median Household Income | $48,826 | $44,341 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Low Access Population | 15,021 | 9,891 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Nicholas County, WV full profile →
61.0% low access · 22.6% SNAP
Barbour County, WV full profile →
63.7% low access · 15.9% 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.