Portsmouth city, VA vs Accomack County, VA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Portsmouth city, VA | Accomack County, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97K | 33K |
| Low Food Access % | 66.5% | 54.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 17.7% | 12.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Median Household Income | $57,154 | $52,694 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 11.4% | 8.0% |
| Low Access Population | 64,760 | 18,152 |
| Low Access Tracts | 20 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Portsmouth city, VA full profile →
66.5% low access · 17.7% SNAP
Accomack County, VA full profile →
54.4% low access · 12.5% 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.