Suffolk County, MA vs Hampden County, MA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Suffolk County, MA | Hampden County, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 785K | 465K |
| Low Food Access % | 67.0% | 66.2% |
| SNAP Participation % | 17.8% | 22.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 15.8% |
| Median Household Income | $87,669 | $66,619 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 31.8% | 12.2% |
| Low Access Population | 526,247 | 307,549 |
| Low Access Tracts | 164 | 96 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Suffolk County, MA full profile →
67.0% low access · 17.8% SNAP
Hampden County, MA full profile →
66.2% low access · 22.3% 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.