Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT vs Capitol Planning Region, CT
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | Capitol Planning Region, CT |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 621K | 977K |
| Low Food Access % | 20.2% | 45.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 6.4% | 13.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 10.8% |
| Median Household Income | $118,930 | $88,190 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.8% | 9.5% |
| Low Access Population | 125,375 | 444,610 |
| Low Access Tracts | 39 | 139 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT full profile →
20.2% low access · 6.4% SNAP
Capitol Planning Region, CT full profile →
45.5% low access · 13.0% 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.