Washington County, MS
Food access and food desert data
45K
Population
76.3%
Low Food Access
21.1%
SNAP Participation
29.3%
Poverty Rate
Food Access Details
Census Tracts 11
Low Access Tracts 10
Low Access Population 34,033
Low Access Percentage 76.3%
Low-Income, Low Access (Urban >1mi) 6,691
Low-Income, Low Access (Rural >10mi) 2,230
Demographics & Assistance
Population 44,604
Median Household Income $38,394
Poverty Rate 29.3%
SNAP Households 3,645
SNAP Participation Rate 21.1%
Households Without Vehicle 12.4%
Group Quarters Population 1.6%
High Food Access Concern
Washington County has a low food access rate of 76.3%, meaning a significant portion of the population lives far from a supermarket or grocery store. Additionally, 21.1% of households participate in SNAP.
Source: USDA ERS Food Access Research Atlas, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Data year: 2022.