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Demographic Data Report for Missouri by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Rank

United States

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 52,888,621.
Rank within US : N/A

Missouri

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,033,836.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 22 of 52

Pulaski County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,857.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3120 of 3143

Boone County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 22,750.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2964 of 3143

Johnson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,742.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2960 of 3143

Lincoln County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,987.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2842 of 3143

St. Louis City

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 42,165.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2783 of 3143

Clay County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 35,472.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2746 of 3143

Adair County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,656.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2708 of 3143

Platte County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,651.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2639 of 3143

Jackson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 106,911.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2621 of 3143

Nodaway County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,246.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2606 of 3143

Jefferson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 34,397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2576 of 3143

St. Charles County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 61,714.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2556 of 3143

Webster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,029.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2527 of 3143

Jasper County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,934.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2519 of 3143

Christian County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,730.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2494 of 3143

McDonald County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,643.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2488 of 3143

Moniteau County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,506.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2417 of 3143

Callaway County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,127.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Phelps County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2374 of 3143

Randolph County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,009.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2370 of 3143

Buchanan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,856.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Greene County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 48,596.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2314 of 3143

Washington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,911.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2290 of 3143

St. Francois County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,049.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2286 of 3143

Cape Girardeau County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,425.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2257 of 3143

Pettis County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3143

Cole County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,933.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2222 of 3143

Cass County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,970.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2204 of 3143

Pemiscot County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,695.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2171 of 3143

Osage County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,311.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2070 of 3143

Franklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,234.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2023 of 3143

Polk County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2017 of 3143

Warren County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,132.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2011 of 3143

Audrain County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,433.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1990 of 3143

Pike County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,194.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1951 of 3143

DeKalb County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,060.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1948 of 3143

Cooper County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,083.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Dunklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,073.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Clinton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,743.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1919 of 3143

Lawrence County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,792.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1892 of 3143

Marion County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,094.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1887 of 3143

Laclede County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,418.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1871 of 3143

Newton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,556.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1825 of 3143

Saline County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1823 of 3143

Mississippi County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,338.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

St. Louis County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 180,675.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1818 of 3143

Ray County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,191.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1772 of 3143

Scott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,943.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1759 of 3143

Scotland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 876.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1691 of 3143

Perry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,503.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1682 of 3143

Madison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,343.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1638 of 3143

Lafayette County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,116.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1619 of 3143

Miller County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,602.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1617 of 3143

Schuyler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 771.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1559 of 3143

Butler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,974.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1553 of 3143

Andrew County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,403.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1538 of 3143

Bates County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,046.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1523 of 3143

New Madrid County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,155.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Gentry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,189.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1478 of 3143

Livingston County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,885.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1433 of 3143

Lewis County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,932.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1426 of 3143

Vernon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,849.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1375 of 3143

Howard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,974.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1363 of 3143

Howell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,745.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1351 of 3143

Crawford County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,559.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1303 of 3143

Sullivan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,188.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1301 of 3143

Wright County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,586.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1300 of 3143

Caldwell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,742.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1297 of 3143

Stoddard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,673.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1293 of 3143

Bollinger County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,142.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1220 of 3143

Ste. Genevieve County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,685.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Montgomery County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,282.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1192 of 3143

Carter County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,089.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Ripley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,241.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1110 of 3143

Dallas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,450.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1098 of 3143

Daviess County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,717.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1091 of 3143

Texas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,092.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1063 of 3143

Clark County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,364.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1052 of 3143

Barton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,429.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 982 of 3143

Linn County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 907 of 3143

Grundy County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,089.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 893 of 3143

Shelby County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,297.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 854 of 3143

Knox County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 806.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 853 of 3143

Barry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,388.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 849 of 3143

Ralls County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 841 of 3143

Carroll County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,834.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 831 of 3143

Shannon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,545.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 807 of 3143

Iron County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,077.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 796 of 3143

Dent County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,165.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 778 of 3143

Mercer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 773.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 776 of 3143

Henry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,772.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 752 of 3143

Macon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,321.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 750 of 3143

Maries County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,846.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 747 of 3143

Harrison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,801.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 738 of 3143

Taney County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,226.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 736 of 3143

Gasconade County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,322.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 647 of 3143

Oregon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,026.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 578 of 3143

Morgan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,850.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 519 of 3143

Cedar County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,306.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 508 of 3143

Reynolds County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,433.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 504 of 3143

Monroe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,036.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 473 of 3143

Dade County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,798.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 460 of 3143

Wayne County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,685.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 452 of 3143

Douglas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,861.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 407 of 3143

Chariton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,813.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 395 of 3143

Putnam County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,157.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 375 of 3143

Atchison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,331.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 328 of 3143

Holt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,082.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 310 of 3143

Worth County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 508.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 303 of 3143

St. Clair County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,453.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 218 of 3143

Ozark County

Value (Percent) : The value is 27.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,400.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 165 of 3143

Camden County

Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,097.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 141 of 3143

Benton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 30.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,908.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 72 of 3143

Stone County

Value (Percent) : The value is 30.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,533.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 64 of 3143

Hickory County

Value (Percent) : The value is 32.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,731.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 39 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/23/2024 11:18 am.
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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