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).
Scotland County, NC full profile →
77.0% low access · 29.2% SNAP
Washington County, NC full profile →
75.6% low access · 29.7% 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.