Robeson County, NC vs Alamance County, NC
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Robeson County, NC | Alamance County, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118K | 172K |
| Low Food Access % | 74.1% | 42.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 30.3% | 12.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | 14.2% |
| Median Household Income | $39,393 | $60,866 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Low Access Population | 87,122 | 72,663 |
| Low Access Tracts | 27 | 23 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Robeson County, NC full profile →
74.1% low access · 30.3% SNAP
Alamance County, NC full profile →
42.3% low access · 12.9% 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.