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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Florida by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 55,970,047.
• Rank within US : N/A

Florida

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,630,733.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 3 of 52

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 183,681.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2991 of 3143

Osceola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 54,492.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2930 of 3143

Hendry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,540.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2906 of 3143

Liberty County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,053.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2885 of 3143

Leon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 42,546.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2816 of 3143

Hillsborough 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 221,121.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2760 of 3143

Alachua 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 42,114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2744 of 3143

Duval 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 150,870.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2726 of 3143

Baker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,253.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2713 of 3143

Hardee 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 4,157.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2495 of 3143

Seminole County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 77,479.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2495 of 3143

Okaloosa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 35,106.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Santa Rosa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 31,890.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2445 of 3143

Wakulla 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 5,750.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Clay 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 37,541.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2373 of 3143

Miami-Dade 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 452,114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2373 of 3143

Union 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 2,674.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2277 of 3143

Broward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 342,594.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2177 of 3143

Escambia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 57,060.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Calhoun 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 2,428.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Bradford 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 5,055.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2034 of 3143

Bay 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 33,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3143

Washington 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 4,633.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1968 of 3143

Gadsden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,485.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1636 of 3143

Hamilton 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 2,634.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Polk 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 149,631.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1544 of 3143

Walton 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 15,801.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Columbia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,143.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1434 of 3143

Lafayette 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 1,612.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1396 of 3143

Okeechobee 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 8,072.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1396 of 3143

Gilchrist 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 3,737.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1354 of 3143

Holmes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,966.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1354 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,961.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1146 of 3143

St. Johns 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 60,957.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1146 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,467.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1146 of 3143

Suwannee County

• 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 9,368.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1091 of 3143

Pasco 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 129,661.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Madison 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 4,096.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 764 of 3143

Nassau 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 22,097.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 653 of 3143

Gulf 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 3,469.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 617 of 3143

Putnam 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 17,472.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 617 of 3143

Dixie 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 4,007.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 597 of 3143

DeSoto 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 8,254.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 569 of 3143

Brevard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 150,162.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 518 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 19,888.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 508 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,605.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 482 of 3143

St. Lucie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 84,733.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 482 of 3143

Palm Beach 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 370,797.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 468 of 3143

Levy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,059.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 424 of 3143

Volusia 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 142,584.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 418 of 3143

Pinellas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 248,460.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 342 of 3143

Franklin 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 3,257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 319 of 3143

Glades 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 3,273.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 285 of 3143

Hernando County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 53,527.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 285 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 106,155.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 285 of 3143

Manatee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 117,425.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 185 of 3143

Marion 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 111,456.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 163 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 229,480.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 146 of 3143

Flagler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.1 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 37,833.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 86 of 3143

Martin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 50,992.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 69 of 3143

Collier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.6 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 130,092.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 42 of 3143

Indian River County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.2 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 56,023.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 34 of 3143

Highlands County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.9 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 37,300.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 25 of 3143

Citrus County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 57,659.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 19 of 3143

Sarasota County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.3 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 167,531.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 14 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.4 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 78,873.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 6 of 3143

Sumter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.8 percent.
• People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 79,463.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/06/2025 4:58 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

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.