Richmond city, VA vs Accomack County, VA

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

Metric Richmond city, VA Accomack County, VA
Population 227K 33K
Low Food Access % 66.1% 54.4%
SNAP Participation % 14.3% 12.5%
Poverty Rate 19.5% 15.9%
Median Household Income $59,606 $52,694
Households Without Vehicle 14.2% 8.0%
Low Access Population 150,160 18,152
Low Access Tracts 47 5

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.