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Demographic Data Report for Kentucky by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Name

Kentucky

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 710,138.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 28 of 52

United States

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 50,783,796.
Rank within US : N/A

Adair County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,571.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1540 of 3146

Allen County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,628.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1942 of 3146

Anderson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,459.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2449 of 3146

Ballard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,666.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 894 of 3146

Barren County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,525.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2009 of 3146

Bath County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,997.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2271 of 3146

Bell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,979.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1538 of 3146

Boone County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,864.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2885 of 3146

Bourbon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,800.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3146

Boyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,014.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1425 of 3146

Boyle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,561.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1544 of 3146

Bracken County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2275 of 3146

Breathitt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,137.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2203 of 3146

Breckinridge County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,888.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1312 of 3146

Bullitt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,282.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2479 of 3146

Butler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,306.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1689 of 3146

Caldwell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,653.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 866 of 3146

Calloway County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,536.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2092 of 3146

Campbell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,117.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2506 of 3146

Carlisle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 987.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 918 of 3146

Carroll County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,610.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2529 of 3146

Carter County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,966.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3146

Casey County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1132 of 3146

Christian County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,611.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2970 of 3146

Clark County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,308.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1857 of 3146

Clay County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,005.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2596 of 3146

Clinton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,945.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1370 of 3146

Crittenden County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,821.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1027 of 3146

Cumberland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,440.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 732 of 3146

Daviess County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,779.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2131 of 3146

Edmonson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,447.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1050 of 3146

Elliott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,425.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1402 of 3146

Estill County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,646.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1532 of 3146

Fayette County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 41,539.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2875 of 3146

Fleming County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,537.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1883 of 3146

Floyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,378.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1878 of 3146

Franklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,605.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2036 of 3146

Fulton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,230.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1084 of 3146

Gallatin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,193.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2775 of 3146

Garrard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,121.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1748 of 3146

Grant County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,404.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2777 of 3146

Graves County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,789.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1640 of 3146

Grayson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,523.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1976 of 3146

Green County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1055 of 3146

Greenup County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,213.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1012 of 3146

Hancock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,471.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2077 of 3146

Hardin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,852.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2768 of 3146

Harlan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,778.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3146

Harrison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,266.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1900 of 3146

Hart County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,064.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2240 of 3146

Henderson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,889.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1986 of 3146

Henry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,705.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2049 of 3146

Hickman County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,097.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 355 of 3146

Hopkins County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,157.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1713 of 3146

Jackson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,274.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2045 of 3146

Jefferson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 120,799.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2382 of 3146

Jessamine County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,787.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2606 of 3146

Johnson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,007.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1807 of 3146

Kenton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 23,111.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2722 of 3146

Knott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,693.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1823 of 3146

Knox County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,367.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2016 of 3146

Larue County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,431.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2014 of 3146

Laurel County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,691.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2296 of 3146

Lawrence County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,676.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2026 of 3146

Lee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,196.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1922 of 3146

Leslie County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,792.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1904 of 3146

Letcher County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,128.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1552 of 3146

Lewis County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,398.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1756 of 3146

Lincoln County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,366.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1769 of 3146

Livingston County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,942.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 830 of 3146

Logan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,895.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3146

Lyon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,209.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 183 of 3146

Madison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2823 of 3146

Magoffin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,093.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2115 of 3146

Marion County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,174.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2197 of 3146

Marshall County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,762.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 695 of 3146

Martin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,827.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2390 of 3146

Mason County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,989.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1892 of 3146

McCracken County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,651.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1281 of 3146

McCreary County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,672.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2482 of 3146

McLean County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,785.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1330 of 3146

Meade County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,937.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2720 of 3146

Menifee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,302.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1034 of 3146

Mercer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,985.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1572 of 3146

Metcalfe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,884.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1471 of 3146

Monroe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,956.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1585 of 3146

Montgomery County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,396.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2375 of 3146

Morgan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,186.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3146

Muhlenberg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,763.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1527 of 3146

Nelson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,975.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2488 of 3146

Nicholas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,206.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2081 of 3146

Ohio County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,246.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1825 of 3146

Oldham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,384.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2905 of 3146

Owen County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,931.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1749 of 3146

Owsley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 844.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1390 of 3146

Pendleton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,262.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2432 of 3146

Perry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,349.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2247 of 3146

Pike County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,761.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1680 of 3146

Powell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,906.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2440 of 3146

Pulaski County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,005.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1516 of 3146

Robertson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 456.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 738 of 3146

Rockcastle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,994.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1782 of 3146

Rowan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,339.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2783 of 3146

Russell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,511.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1170 of 3146

Scott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,480.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2986 of 3146

Shelby County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,242.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2481 of 3146

Simpson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,986.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2220 of 3146

Spencer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,517.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2804 of 3146

Taylor County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,452.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1908 of 3146

Todd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,921.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2403 of 3146

Trigg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,208.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 604 of 3146

Trimble County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,465.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2013 of 3146

Union County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,370.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2268 of 3146

Warren County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,283.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2915 of 3146

Washington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,151.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1747 of 3146

Wayne County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,124.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1080 of 3146

Webster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,269.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1928 of 3146

Whitley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,702.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2366 of 3146

Wolfe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,376.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1369 of 3146

Woodford County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,670.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1794 of 3146

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/23/2023 3:57 pm.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
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