Worcester County, MD vs Allegany County, MD

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

Metric Worcester County, MD Allegany County, MD
Population 53K 68K
Low Food Access % 27.4% 64.6%
SNAP Participation % 10.5% 21.2%
Poverty Rate 8.2% 15.9%
Median Household Income $76,689 $55,248
Households Without Vehicle 5.6% 9.6%
Low Access Population 14,475 44,032
Low Access Tracts 4 14

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.