Washoe County, NV vs Carson City, NV
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Washoe County, NV | Carson City, NV |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 497K | 58K |
| Low Food Access % | 30.1% | 14.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| Median Household Income | $88,096 | $72,355 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| Low Access Population | 127,025 | 7,883 |
| Low Access Tracts | 47 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Washoe County, NV full profile →
30.1% low access · 10.5% SNAP
Carson City, NV full profile →
14.3% low access · 10.3% 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.