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Interpretation of Demographics Data

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

Virginia

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,453,743.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 39 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

Radford City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,601.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3126 of 3143

Manassas Park City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,744.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3109 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,411.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3108 of 3143

Manassas City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,540.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3107 of 3143

Loudoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 46,894.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3100 of 3143

Prince William 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 55,278.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3088 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,300.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3083 of 3143

Stafford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,648.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3083 of 3143

Arlington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 28,123.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3058 of 3143

Alexandria City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,348.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2991 of 3143

Norfolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 30,440.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2991 of 3143

Prince George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,697.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2976 of 3143

Charlottesville City

• 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 6,118.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2952 of 3143

Fairfax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,518.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2888 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,958.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2888 of 3143

Newport News City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 25,916.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2888 of 3143

Richmond City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 32,244.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2888 of 3143

King George 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 3,987.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2874 of 3143

Lynchburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,391.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2874 of 3143

Chesapeake City

• 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 36,797.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Fairfax 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 171,935.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2791 of 3143

Hopewell City

• 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 3,464.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2774 of 3143

Spotsylvania 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 22,222.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2760 of 3143

Suffolk City

• 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 15,100.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2736 of 3143

Falls Church City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,265.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2717 of 3143

Portsmouth 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 15,037.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2702 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

• 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 72,515.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2631 of 3143

Chesterfield 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 60,831.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2594 of 3143

Greensville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,838.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2558 of 3143

Culpeper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,050.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2508 of 3143

Caroline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,354.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Hampton City

• 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 22,962.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Martinsville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,285.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Winchester City

• 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 4,671.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

King William 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 3,129.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2458 of 3143

Petersburg City

• 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 5,634.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2458 of 3143

Lexington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,273.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2444 of 3143

Henrico 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 56,918.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2419 of 3143

Prince Edward 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 3,765.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Fauquier 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 12,803.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Warren 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 7,161.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Williamsburg City

• 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 2,764.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2284 of 3143

Roanoke City

• 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 17,466.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

York 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 12,640.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Waynesboro City

• 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 4,081.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2188 of 3143

Emporia City

• 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 1,008.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2104 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

• 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 3,364.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2073 of 3143

New Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,636.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Franklin City

• 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 1,534.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1988 of 3143

Buena Vista City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,240.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1911 of 3143

Craig 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 915.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1911 of 3143

Frederick 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 17,831.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1911 of 3143

Nottoway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,931.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1911 of 3143

Dinwiddie 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 5,415.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1794 of 3143

Hanover 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 21,672.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1794 of 3143

Sussex 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 2,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1794 of 3143

Greene 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 4,127.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1713 of 3143

Poquoson City

• 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 2,474.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Salem City

• 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 5,016.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Covington City

• 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 1,125.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Powhatan 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 6,257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Wise 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 7,046.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Isle of Wight 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 8,027.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Rockingham 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 17,185.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Albemarle 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 23,469.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,701.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143

Buckingham 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 3,536.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1291 of 3143

Richmond 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 1,895.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1291 of 3143

Gloucester 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 8,267.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1263 of 3143

Louisa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,404.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1230 of 3143

Appomattox 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 3,509.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1197 of 3143

Danville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,914.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1197 of 3143

Galax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,418.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1197 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,771.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Norton City

• 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 761.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Staunton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,524.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Giles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,582.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1074 of 3143

Fluvanna County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,097.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1056 of 3143

Amherst 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 6,859.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1031 of 3143

Southampton 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 3,959.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 986 of 3143

Roanoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 21,468.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 961 of 3143

Amelia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,986.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 938 of 3143

Brunswick 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 3,539.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Page 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 5,286.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Wythe 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 6,272.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Shenandoah 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 10,081.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 887 of 3143

Augusta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,626.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 841 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,596.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,709.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 782 of 3143

Clarke 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 3,503.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 767 of 3143

Smyth 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 6,762.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 767 of 3143

Lee 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 5,064.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 747 of 3143

Lunenburg 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 2,793.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3143

Madison 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 3,259.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3143

Bedford City and County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,820.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 716 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,312.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 682 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,033.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 667 of 3143

Bristol City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,986.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 652 of 3143

King and Queen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,594.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 636 of 3143

Tazewell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,411.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 636 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,633.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 616 of 3143

Essex 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 2,576.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 578 of 3143

Botetourt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,272.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 569 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,808.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 555 of 3143

Pittsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,673.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 541 of 3143

Dickenson 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 3,377.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 523 of 3143

Franklin 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 13,565.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 523 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,343.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 513 of 3143

Bland 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 1,546.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 492 of 3143

Henry 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 12,433.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 492 of 3143

Goochland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,635.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 466 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,431.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 442 of 3143

Surry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,671.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

• 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 8,626.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 409 of 3143

Accomack 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 8,570.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 398 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,975.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 373 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,626.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 359 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,905.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 351 of 3143

Westmoreland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,017.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 319 of 3143

Charles City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,782.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 295 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,216.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 295 of 3143

James City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 21,862.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 288 of 3143

Bath 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 1,117.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Rockbridge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,183.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 260 of 3143

Patrick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,835.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3143

Rappahannock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,068.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 241 of 3143

Northampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,542.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 154 of 3143

Nelson 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 4,359.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 145 of 3143

Mathews County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,845.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 53 of 3143

Middlesex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,704.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 41 of 3143

Highland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 798.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 33 of 3143

Northumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,636.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 15 of 3143

Lancaster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,364.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 8 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 10:28 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.