Somerset County, NJ vs Atlantic County, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Somerset County, NJ | Atlantic County, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 350K | 276K |
| Low Food Access % | 40.2% | 30.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Median Household Income | $140,374 | $78,050 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.0% | 11.0% |
| Low Access Population | 130,062 | 82,677 |
| Low Access Tracts | 40 | 27 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Somerset County, NJ full profile →
40.2% low access · 3.7% SNAP
Atlantic County, NJ full profile →
30.1% low access · 12.2% 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.