Shawnee County, KS vs Allen County, KS
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Shawnee County, KS | Allen County, KS |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 179K | 13K |
| Low Food Access % | 38.9% | 50.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 15.2% |
| Median Household Income | $63,463 | $55,059 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.0% | 7.6% |
| Low Access Population | 69,485 | 6,352 |
| Low Access Tracts | 22 | 2 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Shawnee County, KS full profile →
38.9% low access · 8.3% SNAP
Allen County, KS full profile →
50.6% low access · 11.4% 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.