State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Virginia by County
Population: Age 50 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 35.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,121,006.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 35 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 120,764,820.
• Rank within US : N/A

Radford City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,663.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3133 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,412.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3130 of 3143

Lexington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,074.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3055 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,060.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3047 of 3143

Charlottesville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,701.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3043 of 3143

Arlington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 66,472.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

Lynchburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 22,326.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

Manassas Park City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,772.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3026 of 3143

Manassas City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,252.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3017 of 3143

Prince George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,296.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3017 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 28,402.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3004 of 3143

Norfolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 67,037.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3004 of 3143

Loudoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 128,650.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2968 of 3143

Prince William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 145,975.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2948 of 3143

Williamsburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2939 of 3143

Stafford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 49,405.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2933 of 3143

Alexandria City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 48,034.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2912 of 3143

Richmond City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 70,395.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2904 of 3143

Newport News City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 56,686.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2903 of 3143

Prince Edward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,160.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2771 of 3143

Portsmouth City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 31,985.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2744 of 3143

Fairfax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,258.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2732 of 3143

Chesapeake City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 83,874.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2716 of 3143

Fairfax County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 393,898.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

King George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,572.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 156,448.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Emporia City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,922.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2562 of 3143

Hampton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 47,805.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Hopewell City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,008.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2528 of 3143

Spotsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 51,183.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2528 of 3143

Chesterfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 133,071.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2489 of 3143

Suffolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 34,780.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2489 of 3143

Buena Vista City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,343.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2445 of 3143

Falls Church City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,217.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2445 of 3143

Martinsville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,845.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2445 of 3143

Winchester City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,913.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2445 of 3143

Petersburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,017.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2408 of 3143

Henrico County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 120,988.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2380 of 3143

Waynesboro City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,221.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2380 of 3143

Roanoke City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 35,535.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2356 of 3143

Culpeper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 19,845.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2299 of 3143

Caroline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,795.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2257 of 3143

York County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 26,086.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2257 of 3143

Franklin City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,044.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2215 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,823.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2161 of 3143

Greensville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,244.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2097 of 3143

King William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,002.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2083 of 3143

Albemarle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 44,076.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1928 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,950.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1928 of 3143

Salem City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,881.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1884 of 3143

Fauquier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 28,955.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1836 of 3143

Norton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,388.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1836 of 3143

Frederick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 37,031.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1789 of 3143

Nottoway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,104.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,302.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Staunton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,173.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Rockingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 33,819.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1675 of 3143

Poquoson City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,999.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1649 of 3143

Richmond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,633.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1582 of 3143

Wise County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,136.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1582 of 3143

Danville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 16,924.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1550 of 3143

Sussex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,344.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1476 of 3143

Hanover County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 45,959.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1407 of 3143

Galax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

New Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,279.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Appomattox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,833.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1306 of 3143

Covington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,341.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,633.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1272 of 3143

Dinwiddie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,811.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1138 of 3143

Buckingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,128.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1115 of 3143

Fluvanna County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,896.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1048 of 3143

Roanoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 41,033.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1048 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 23,449.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1033 of 3143

Isle of Wight County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,062.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 978 of 3143

Bristol City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,244.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 924 of 3143

Shenandoah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 19,382.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 909 of 3143

Amelia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,819.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 888 of 3143

Amherst County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,633.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 869 of 3143

Tazewell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,283.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 820 of 3143

Powhatan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,805.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 805 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,298.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 792 of 3143

Gloucester County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,310.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 792 of 3143

Louisa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,537.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 775 of 3143

Brunswick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,965.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 756 of 3143

Augusta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 34,437.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 737 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,653.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 737 of 3143

Lunenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,312.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 726 of 3143

Giles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,375.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Page County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,600.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 664 of 3143

Smyth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,165.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 664 of 3143

Wythe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,657.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 636 of 3143

Dickenson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,195.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 615 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,172.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 594 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,399.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 565 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,428.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 549 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,698.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 549 of 3143

Craig County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,232.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 525 of 3143

Bedford City and County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 37,456.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 490 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,641.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 468 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 25,092.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 468 of 3143

Southampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,365.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 455 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,082.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 427 of 3143

James City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 38,104.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 416 of 3143

Accomack County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,750.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 396 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,159.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 396 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 23,576.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 396 of 3143

Essex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,021.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 389 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,391.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 380 of 3143

Pittsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 28,378.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 380 of 3143

Bland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,951.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 368 of 3143

Botetourt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 16,243.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 356 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,288.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 352 of 3143

Westmoreland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,033.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 342 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 26,507.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 332 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,351.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 332 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,249.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 286 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,918.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 279 of 3143

King and Queen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,280.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 274 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,362.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 254 of 3143

Rockbridge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,231.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 231 of 3143

Rappahannock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,758.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 195 of 3143

Surry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,311.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 195 of 3143

Goochland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,474.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 180 of 3143

Bath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,103.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 175 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,567.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 171 of 3143

Patrick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,190.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 129 of 3143

Northampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,416.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 112 of 3143

Charles City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,569.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 91 of 3143

Mathews County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,797.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 56 of 3143

Middlesex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,128.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 53 of 3143

Highland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,346.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 28 of 3143

Northumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,458.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 15 of 3143

Lancaster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,731.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 14 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/23/2026 3:31 am.

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 50 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.