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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Georgia by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Georgia

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,636,809.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 48 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 57,633,628.
Rank within US : N/A

Chattahoochee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3143 of 3143

Echols County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 456.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3041 of 3143

Taliaferro County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 459.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 151 of 3143

Webster County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 463.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1743 of 3143

Glascock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 542.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Schley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 660.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Baker County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 759.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Stewart County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 787.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2579 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 831.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 168 of 3143

Quitman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 37.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 842.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 20 of 3143

Calhoun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 952.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2330 of 3143

Atkinson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,186.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2883 of 3143

Treutlen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Clinch County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,206.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,208.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 698 of 3143

Wheeler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,297.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2247 of 3143

Miller County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 864 of 3143

Randolph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,374.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 938 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,541.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Lanier County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,553.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2760 of 3143

Talbot County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,573.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 260 of 3143

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,637.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1031 of 3143

Irwin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,681.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2136 of 3143

Taylor County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,709.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1009 of 3143

Turner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,729.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Wilcox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,749.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Wilkinson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,798.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1349 of 3143

Long County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,800.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3122 of 3143

Charlton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,831.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2874 of 3143

Evans County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,837.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Terrell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,850.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1263 of 3143

Jenkins County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,851.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1168 of 3143

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,867.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3143

Twiggs County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,916.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 523 of 3143

Bacon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,983.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2188 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,024.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3143

Heard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,077.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2271 of 3143

Candler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,110.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Early County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,110.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,180.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 451 of 3143

Telfair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,242.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Bleckley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,255.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2136 of 3143

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,256.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Pulaski County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,308.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3143

Wilkes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,309.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 578 of 3143

Jeff Davis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,342.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2670 of 3143

Seminole County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,357.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 398 of 3143

Dooly County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,444.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,470.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1486 of 3143

Jasper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,791.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2284 of 3143

Cook County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,834.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2579 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,865.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Screven County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,928.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1322 of 3143

Oglethorpe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,969.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Ben Hill County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,076.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

Pike County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,149.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Brantley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,180.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2309 of 3143

Berrien County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,222.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2271 of 3143

McIntosh County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 145 of 3143

Banks County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,351.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2309 of 3143

Dade County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,393.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1230 of 3143

Appling County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,431.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1988 of 3143

Pierce County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,455.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Lamar County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,456.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2247 of 3143

Brooks County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,588.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 986 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,627.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2073 of 3143

Tattnall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,736.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2717 of 3143

Emanuel County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,776.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2548 of 3143

Crisp County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,913.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Dodge County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,920.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,923.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1988 of 3143

McDuffie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,118.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Worth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,169.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143

Butts County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,177.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Elbert County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,201.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1168 of 3143

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,322.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Burke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,331.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2247 of 3143

Meriwether County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,473.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Toombs County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,630.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,634.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,657.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2924 of 3143

Chattooga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,676.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Towns County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,769.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 23 of 3143

Peach County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,779.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Haralson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,840.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2702 of 3143

Grady County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,949.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,987.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2594 of 3143

Rabun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,992.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 187 of 3143

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,997.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Sumter County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,152.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2247 of 3143

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,165.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

Upson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,215.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1988 of 3143

Bryan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,272.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3097 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,677.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,679.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 505 of 3143

Stephens County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,735.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1168 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,794.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2046 of 3143

Dawson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,900.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1713 of 3143

Hart County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,095.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 841 of 3143

Murray County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2791 of 3143

Ware County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,167.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 104 of 3143

Coffee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Lumpkin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,419.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1988 of 3143

Tift County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,599.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2631 of 3143

White County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,695.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,736.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2717 of 3143

Liberty County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,828.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3115 of 3143

Harris County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,940.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1794 of 3143

Oconee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,306.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2458 of 3143

Colquitt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,448.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2594 of 3143

Baldwin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Fannin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,965.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 104 of 3143

Pickens County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,031.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 767 of 3143

Effingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,631.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3030 of 3143

Thomas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,720.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Camden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,739.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2736 of 3143

Gilmer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,766.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 288 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,987.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 40 of 3143

Laurens County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,144.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2046 of 3143

Habersham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,246.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Gordon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,362.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Bulloch County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,265.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

Troup County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,174.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2631 of 3143

Barrow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,574.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3002 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,298.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2857 of 3143

Catoosa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,806.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Spalding County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,161.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Walker County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,502.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Dougherty County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,443.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2309 of 3143

Rockdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,068.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Whitfield County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,483.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2799 of 3143

Newton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,870.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2961 of 3143

Lowndes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,923.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2968 of 3143

Clarke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3030 of 3143

Bartow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,520.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Floyd County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,744.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2458 of 3143

Walton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,849.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2558 of 3143

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,703.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2883 of 3143

Douglas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,051.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3047 of 3143

Glynn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 19,398.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

Paulding County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,997.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3071 of 3143

Coweta County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 23,218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2760 of 3143

Houston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 23,261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2935 of 3143

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 24,467.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1565 of 3143

Columbia County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 24,555.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2774 of 3143

Bibb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 25,755.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2548 of 3143

Muscogee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 30,092.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2811 of 3143

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 31,217.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3030 of 3143

Richmond County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 31,570.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2736 of 3143

Clayton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 32,022.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3102 of 3143

Forsyth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 33,956.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3017 of 3143

Hall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 34,659.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2558 of 3143

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 44,502.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Chatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 50,376.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

DeKalb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 105,276.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2924 of 3143

Cobb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 105,818.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2935 of 3143

Gwinnett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 110,790.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3088 of 3143

Fulton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 136,734.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3017 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/23/2026 8:35 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Age 65 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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