Yates County, NY vs Albany County, NY
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Yates County, NY | Albany County, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25K | 315K |
| Low Food Access % | 50.5% | 49.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 9.9% | 11.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Median Household Income | $63,974 | $78,829 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Low Access Population | 12,480 | 154,685 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 48 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Yates County, NY full profile →
50.5% low access · 9.9% SNAP
Albany County, NY full profile →
49.1% low access · 11.4% 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.