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

Michigan

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,876,266.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 16 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

Ontonagon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 38.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,236.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 14 of 3143

Alcona County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 37.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,843.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 21 of 3143

Keweenaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 779.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 26 of 3143

Roscommon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 38 of 3143

Leelanau County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 33.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,673.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 46 of 3143

Presque Isle County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 33.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,450.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 50 of 3143

Montmorency County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 33.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,152.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 55 of 3143

Iron 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 3,662.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 91 of 3143

Iosco County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 31.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,872.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 101 of 3143

Mackinac 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 3,255.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 138 of 3143

Gogebic 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 4,203.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 154 of 3143

Oscoda 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 2,474.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 154 of 3143

Cheboygan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,494.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 175 of 3143

Schoolcraft County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,352.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 183 of 3143

Antrim County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,930.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 191 of 3143

Benzie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 191 of 3143

Manistee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,095.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 226 of 3143

Ogemaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,834.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 233 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,645.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Gladwin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,019.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Alger 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 2,380.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Arenac 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 4,104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Huron 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 8,465.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Lake 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 3,423.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Charlevoix County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,067.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 282 of 3143

Menominee 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 6,261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 295 of 3143

Mason County

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 7,689.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 351 of 3143

Delta 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 9,658.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 359 of 3143

Clare 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 7,988.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 409 of 3143

Alpena 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 7,265.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 451 of 3143

Emmet 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 8,521.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 480 of 3143

Dickinson 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 6,278.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 578 of 3143

Baraga 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 1,901.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3143

Sanilac 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 9,406.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3143

Cass 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 11,620.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 841 of 3143

Luce 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 1,418.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 841 of 3143

Oceana 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 6,047.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 864 of 3143

Otsego County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,654.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 961 of 3143

Grand Traverse 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 21,109.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 986 of 3143

Missaukee 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 3,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 986 of 3143

Osceola 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 5,119.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 986 of 3143

Bay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 22,568.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1009 of 3143

Tuscola 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 11,619.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1009 of 3143

Kalkaska 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 3,961.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1056 of 3143

Hillsdale 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 9,763.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Berrien 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 32,703.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Newaygo 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 10,512.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1322 of 3143

Wexford 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 7,065.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1322 of 3143

Mecosta 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 8,399.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143

Saginaw 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 38,429.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143

St. Clair 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 32,649.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143

Lenawee 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 20,023.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3143

Marquette 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 13,634.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3143

Lapeer 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 17,916.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1486 of 3143

Midland 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 16,923.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1486 of 3143

Eaton 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 21,940.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 30,930.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Van Buren 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 15,078.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Shiawassee 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 13,473.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Livingston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 38,667.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1655 of 3143

Chippewa 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 7,114.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Barry 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 12,372.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1713 of 3143

Branch 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 8,787.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1743 of 3143

Jackson 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 30,511.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Clinton 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 14,971.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1911 of 3143

Genesee 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 75,735.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1911 of 3143

St. Joseph 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 11,403.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Calhoun 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 24,927.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1988 of 3143

Muskegon 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 32,488.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Allegan 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 22,378.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2046 of 3143

Oakland 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 235,056.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2046 of 3143

Macomb 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 160,868.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2073 of 3143

Houghton 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 6,775.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

Montcalm 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 12,113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2188 of 3143

Gratiot 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 7,377.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Ottawa 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 50,320.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Wayne 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 293,523.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2508 of 3143

Kalamazoo 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 42,340.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2594 of 3143

Ionia 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 10,522.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Washtenaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 58,242.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2670 of 3143

Ingham 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 42,210.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2799 of 3143

Kent 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 98,825.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2799 of 3143

Isabella County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,022.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2900 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/29/2026 12:54 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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