Rutherford County, NC vs Alamance County, NC
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Rutherford County, NC | Alamance County, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65K | 177K |
| Low Food Access % | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 19.5% | 13.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Median Household Income | $51,410 | $65,651 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Low Access Population | 9,844 | 37,774 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 19 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Rutherford County, NC full profile →
14.5% low access · 19.5% 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.