Tuscaloosa County, AL vs Autauga County, AL

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

Metric Tuscaloosa County, AL Autauga County, AL
Population 238K 60K
Low Food Access % 21.5% 33.9%
SNAP Participation % 10.9% 9.2%
Poverty Rate 16.8% 11.3%
Median Household Income $66,231 $72,481
Households Without Vehicle 5.8% 4.1%
Low Access Population 41,788 18,503
Low Access Tracts 17 9

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.