Shelby County, TN vs Anderson County, TN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Shelby County, TN | Anderson County, TN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 926K | 77K |
| Low Food Access % | 63.4% | 46.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| Median Household Income | $59,621 | $60,633 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 8.4% | 5.4% |
| Low Access Population | 587,363 | 35,575 |
| Low Access Tracts | 184 | 11 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Shelby County, TN full profile →
63.4% low access · 16.2% SNAP
Anderson County, TN full profile →
46.0% low access · 12.6% 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.