Pine County, MN vs Aitkin County, MN

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

Metric Pine County, MN Aitkin County, MN
Population 30K 16K
Low Food Access % 12.0% 33.8%
SNAP Participation % 10.9% 8.9%
Poverty Rate 11.1% 13.1%
Median Household Income $71,146 $60,833
Households Without Vehicle 6.3% 5.0%
Low Access Population 3,576 5,477
Low Access Tracts 4 4

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.