Norfolk city, VA vs Accomack County, VA

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

Metric Norfolk city, VA Accomack County, VA
Population 234K 33K
Low Food Access % 20.6% 2.2%
SNAP Participation % 17.0% 12.5%
Poverty Rate 16.5% 13.9%
Median Household Income $66,109 $58,993
Households Without Vehicle 11.5% 6.1%
Low Access Population 49,969 727
Low Access Tracts 25 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.