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Interpretation of Demographics Data

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

Missouri

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,107,743.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 23 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

Worth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 510.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 336 of 3143

Schuyler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 775.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1794 of 3143

Mercer 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 777.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Knox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 808.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1094 of 3143

Scotland 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 907.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1743 of 3143

Holt 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 1,089.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 398 of 3143

Carter 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 1,092.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1349 of 3143

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 480 of 3143

Gentry 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 1,167.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Sullivan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1291 of 3143

Atchison 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 1,307.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 451 of 3143

Shelby 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 1,332.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Reynolds County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,424.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 652 of 3143

Clark County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,451.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1056 of 3143

Shannon 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 1,616.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 864 of 3143

Caldwell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,808.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3143

Daviess County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,838.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1056 of 3143

Chariton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,840.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 492 of 3143

Maries County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,862.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 986 of 3143

Harrison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,865.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 801 of 3143

Carroll 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 1,879.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Dade County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,883.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 523 of 3143

Lewis 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 1,912.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Oregon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,993.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 767 of 3143

Howard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,042.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Iron 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 2,103.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

DeKalb 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 2,125.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1713 of 3143

Ripley 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 2,134.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,180.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 480 of 3143

Grundy 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 2,198.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 864 of 3143

Bollinger County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,232.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1197 of 3143

Mississippi County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,244.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,339.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Ralls 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 2,415.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3143

Osage County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,449.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2073 of 3143

St. Clair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,457.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 409 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,489.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Barton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,501.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Moniteau 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 2,550.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Linn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,580.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1031 of 3143

Ozark County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,603.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

Pemiscot County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,729.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2104 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,731.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 466 of 3143

Hickory County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 32.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,777.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 73 of 3143

Livingston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,882.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Douglas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,977.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 492 of 3143

New Madrid 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 3,125.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Bates County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Dent 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 3,233.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 938 of 3143

Cooper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,334.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Pike 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 3,377.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Macon 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 3,378.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Cedar County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,380.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 747 of 3143

Gasconade 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 3,448.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 698 of 3143

McDonald County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,687.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2687 of 3143

Dallas 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 3,693.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1230 of 3143

Nodaway 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 3,701.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,731.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1655 of 3143

Wright County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,739.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1655 of 3143

Andrew 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 3,802.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1230 of 3143

Adair 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 3,893.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2717 of 3143

Ste. Genevieve County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,985.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1094 of 3143

Saline 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 3,997.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Vernon 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 4,048.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1349 of 3143

Clinton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,049.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Washington 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 4,208.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2188 of 3143

Randolph 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 4,316.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2247 of 3143

Ray County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,468.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Audrain 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 4,675.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,857.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,009.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 887 of 3143

Miller County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,072.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Dunklin 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 5,151.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Pulaski County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,201.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3123 of 3143

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 604 of 3143

Marion 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 5,406.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Texas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,417.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1094 of 3143

Stoddard 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 5,879.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1349 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,931.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2073 of 3143

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 31.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,322.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 91 of 3143

Webster 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 6,388.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Lafayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,393.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Laclede 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 6,652.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2073 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,777.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2104 of 3143

Lawrence 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 6,996.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2136 of 3143

Scott 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 7,099.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,196.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2986 of 3143

Pettis 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 7,516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2330 of 3143

Barry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,702.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 986 of 3143

Phelps 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 7,713.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Callaway County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,018.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2188 of 3143

Howell 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 8,046.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Butler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,184.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1713 of 3143

Lincoln 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 9,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2811 of 3143

Stone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 32.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,255.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 79 of 3143

Newton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,328.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1911 of 3143

St. Francois 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 11,539.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Taney County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,868.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 801 of 3143

Camden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,960.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 138 of 3143

Cole 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 13,890.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

Buchanan 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 14,577.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2309 of 3143

Cape Girardeau County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,766.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Christian 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 15,557.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Platte County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,756.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2594 of 3143

Cass 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 19,908.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

Jasper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,051.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2594 of 3143

Franklin 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 20,343.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1794 of 3143

Boone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 25,346.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2952 of 3143

Jefferson 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 38,261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Clay 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 39,430.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2736 of 3143

St. Louis City

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 44,707.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2702 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 52,036.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

St. Charles County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 70,408.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2419 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 114,304.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2631 of 3143

St. Louis 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 190,319.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/23/2026 1:22 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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