Wicomico County, MD vs Allegany County, MD
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Wicomico County, MD | Allegany County, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 105K | 67K |
| Low Food Access % | 29.7% | 30.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 17.2% | 21.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | 16.9% |
| Median Household Income | $76,210 | $59,603 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.7% | 9.1% |
| Low Access Population | 29,361 | 22,797 |
| Low Access Tracts | 10 | 10 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Wicomico County, MD full profile →
29.7% low access · 17.2% SNAP
Allegany County, MD full profile →
30.4% low access · 21.0% 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.