St. Louis County, MN vs Aitkin County, MN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | St. Louis County, MN | Aitkin County, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 200K | 16K |
| Low Food Access % | 46.2% | 30.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| Median Household Income | $66,491 | $56,406 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Low Access Population | 92,456 | 4,853 |
| Low Access Tracts | 29 | 2 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
St. Louis County, MN full profile →
46.2% low access · 9.8% SNAP
Aitkin County, MN full profile →
30.6% low access · 7.7% 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.