Sullivan County, NY vs Albany County, NY

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

Metric Sullivan County, NY Albany County, NY
Population 79K 315K
Low Food Access % 59.3% 49.1%
SNAP Participation % 16.2% 11.4%
Poverty Rate 14.8% 12.5%
Median Household Income $67,841 $78,829
Households Without Vehicle 9.9% 12.5%
Low Access Population 46,684 154,685
Low Access Tracts 15 48

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.