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

North Carolina

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,787,027.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 29 of 52

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

Alamance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 29,514.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2348 of 3143

Alexander County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,500.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Alleghany County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,292.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 120 of 3143

Anson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,362.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1472 of 3143

Ashe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,236.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 253 of 3143

Avery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,059.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 701 of 3143

Beaufort County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,130.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 424 of 3143

Bertie 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 4,245.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 508 of 3143

Bladen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,858.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3143

Brunswick County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 33.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 48,517.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 46 of 3143

Buncombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 56,572.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1178 of 3143

Burke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,659.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1070 of 3143

Cabarrus 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 30,979.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2930 of 3143

Caldwell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,060.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1070 of 3143

Camden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,714.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2557 of 3143

Carteret County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,051.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 312 of 3143

Caswell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,096.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 783 of 3143

Catawba County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 29,857.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1938 of 3143

Chatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 19,531.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 441 of 3143

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 31.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,128.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 81 of 3143

Chowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,770.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 233 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 32.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,679.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 59 of 3143

Cleveland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,774.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1845 of 3143

Columbus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,310.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1300 of 3143

Craven County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,675.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1272 of 3143

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 42,744.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3000 of 3143

Currituck County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,106.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2277 of 3143

Dare 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 9,108.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 508 of 3143

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 31,840.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1871 of 3143

Davie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,470.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 928 of 3143

Duplin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,639.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1544 of 3143

Durham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 46,239.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2862 of 3143

Edgecombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,982.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1272 of 3143

Forsyth 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 64,234.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,276.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2293 of 3143

Gaston 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 37,758.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2495 of 3143

Gates 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 2,296.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Graham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,996.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 448 of 3143

Granville County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,614.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,460.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2348 of 3143

Guilford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 84,833.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2625 of 3143

Halifax County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,426.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 984 of 3143

Harnett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,300.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2930 of 3143

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,827.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3143

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 30,552.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 333 of 3143

Hertford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,366.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1047 of 3143

Hoke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3074 of 3143

Hyde County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 726 of 3143

Iredell 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 31,545.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,799.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1300 of 3143

Johnston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 30,615.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2918 of 3143

Jones 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 2,202.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 569 of 3143

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,897.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2348 of 3143

Lenoir 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 11,576.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1091 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,168.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,832.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 146 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,005.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 686 of 3143

Martin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,444.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 424 of 3143

McDowell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,257.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1214 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 132,281.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3059 of 3143

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,812.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 382 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,645.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 928 of 3143

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 24,731.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 536 of 3143

Nash County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,090.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

New Hanover County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 43,240.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1845 of 3143

Northampton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,909.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 169 of 3143

Onslow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,307.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3118 of 3143

Orange County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 23,101.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2609 of 3143

Pamlico County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,775.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 99 of 3143

Pasquotank 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 7,382.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2034 of 3143

Pender County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,449.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2064 of 3143

Perquimans County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,732.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 174 of 3143

Person County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,250.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Pitt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 24,612.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 32.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,312.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 65 of 3143

Randolph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 26,369.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2034 of 3143

Richmond 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 7,646.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Robeson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,490.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2586 of 3143

Rockingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 19,008.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1178 of 3143

Rowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 26,006.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2196 of 3143

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,334.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 847 of 3143

Sampson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,636.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2064 of 3143

Scotland 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 6,134.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Stanly County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,102.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Stokes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,099.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 783 of 3143

Surry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,719.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Swain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,771.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1544 of 3143

Transylvania County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,247.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 97 of 3143

Tyrrell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 862.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 382 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 32,401.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2955 of 3143

Vance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,958.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Wake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 144,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3019 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,047.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 263 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,984.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 226 of 3143

Watauga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,138.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2398 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 19,691.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2398 of 3143

Wilkes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,981.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 747 of 3143

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,938.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Yadkin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,756.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1214 of 3143

Yancey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,946.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 296 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/06/2025 10:16 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.

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