Wayne County, MI vs Lake County, MI
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Wayne County, MI | Lake County, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.8M | 12K |
| Low Food Access % | 72.2% | 68.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 22.0% | 17.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Median Household Income | $57,223 | $45,946 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 12.1% | 9.3% |
| Low Access Population | 1,286,345 | 8,391 |
| Low Access Tracts | 402 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Wayne County, MI full profile →
72.2% low access · 22.0% SNAP
Lake County, MI full profile →
68.3% low access · 17.7% 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.