Polk County, NC vs Alamance County, NC
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Polk County, NC | Alamance County, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20K | 177K |
| Low Food Access % | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 9.7% | 13.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Median Household Income | $67,758 | $65,651 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Low Access Population | 1,165 | 37,774 |
| Low Access Tracts | 1 | 19 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Polk County, NC full profile →
5.7% low access · 9.7% SNAP
Alamance County, NC full profile →
25.0% low access · 13.6% 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.