Suffolk County, NY vs Albany County, NY
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Suffolk County, NY | Albany County, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.5M | 317K |
| Low Food Access % | 28.5% | 31.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | 13.0% |
| Median Household Income | $130,686 | $85,333 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.1% | 12.6% |
| Low Access Population | 425,715 | 95,528 |
| Low Access Tracts | 171 | 33 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Suffolk County, NY full profile →
28.5% low access · 7.2% SNAP
Albany County, NY full profile →
31.4% low access · 11.0% 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.