Young County, TX vs Anderson County, TX

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

Metric Young County, TX Anderson County, TX
Population 18K 58K
Low Food Access % 30.1% 43.8%
SNAP Participation % 11.3% 18.0%
Poverty Rate 16.5% 17.4%
Median Household Income $68,010 $62,068
Households Without Vehicle 6.8% 5.8%
Low Access Population 5,591 25,589
Low Access Tracts 4 6

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.