Table 2. Characteristics of Towns Included in the Delta Food Outlet Study, 2016–2018.
| Characteristic | Town 1 | Town 2 | Town 3 | Town 4 | Town 5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population sizea | 32,612 | 12,346 | 4,254 | 2,484 | 1,750 | — |
| Percentage African Americana | 80 | 49 | 69 | 86 | 91 | — |
| Percentage living below federal poverty levela | 36 | 29 | 32 | 41 | 51 | — |
| No. of food outlets | ||||||
| Grocery store | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Convenience store | 48 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 86 |
| Full-service restaurant | 28 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Fast food restaurant | 60 | 40 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 119 |
a
2012–2016 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (23).