St. Charles Parish, LA vs Acadia Parish, LA

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

Metric St. Charles Parish, LA Acadia Parish, LA
Population 51K 57K
Low Food Access % 47.2% 6.6%
SNAP Participation % 10.3% 24.4%
Poverty Rate 11.7% 25.0%
Median Household Income $80,897 $45,562
Households Without Vehicle 2.5% 10.5%
Low Access Population 24,922 4,092
Low Access Tracts 8 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.