Scotland County, NC vs Washington County, NC

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

Metric Scotland County, NC Washington County, NC
Population 34K 11K
Low Food Access % 77.0% 75.6%
SNAP Participation % 29.2% 29.7%
Poverty Rate 26.1% 21.6%
Median Household Income $41,948 $38,927
Households Without Vehicle 11.5% 18.2%
Low Access Population 26,351 8,355
Low Access Tracts 9 3

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.