Building a Predictive Model of the Average Income of an Area Based on Access to High Quality Food on Long Island

Poster Session VI

Keyword: Racism and Discrimination

Abstract: Millions of people in the U.S. lack access to affordable, nutritious food, particularly in urban "food deserts" dominated by fast food. This study used a machine learning model to predict income on Long Island based on variables like food density and demographic factors, revealing inequalities linked to race and class.

• Emily Gray (Presenting Author)
• Stephen Sullivan (Author)