Richmond County, NC vs Alamance County, NC
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Richmond County, NC | Alamance County, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42K | 177K |
| Low Food Access % | 22.7% | 25.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 28.6% | 13.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.2% | 13.4% |
| Median Household Income | $44,883 | $65,651 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 10.7% | 4.7% |
| Low Access Population | 10,597 | 37,774 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 19 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Richmond County, NC full profile →
22.7% low access · 28.6% 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.