Zapata County, TX vs Anderson County, TX
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Zapata County, TX | Anderson County, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14K | 58K |
| Low Food Access % | 77.5% | 55.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 32.1% | 17.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Median Household Income | $35,061 | $57,445 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| Low Access Population | 10,769 | 32,233 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 10 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Zapata County, TX full profile →
77.5% low access · 32.1% SNAP
Anderson County, TX full profile →
55.5% low access · 17.0% 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.