State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for North Carolina by County
Population: Age 40 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 48.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 160,683,909.
• Rank within US : N/A

North Carolina

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,172,453.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 23 of 52

Onslow County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 63,474.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3136 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 131,481.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3049 of 3143

Hoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,368.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3018 of 3143

Pitt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 72,547.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2934 of 3143

Watauga County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 23,035.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2928 of 3143

Harnett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 58,610.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2898 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 488,426.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2879 of 3143

Durham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 143,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2866 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 67,295.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2687 of 3143

Wake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 527,416.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2681 of 3143

Robeson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 54,018.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2633 of 3143

Guilford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 253,643.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2571 of 3143

Cabarrus County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 108,158.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2556 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 55,260.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2534 of 3143

Johnston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 107,562.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2477 of 3143

Forsyth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 185,453.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2413 of 3143

Scotland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,598.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2354 of 3143

Alamance County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 84,329.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2334 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 119,610.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2265 of 3143

Pasquotank County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 20,023.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2224 of 3143

Craven County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 49,593.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2207 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,159.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2207 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,071.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2161 of 3143

Gaston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 114,527.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2114 of 3143

Sampson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 29,403.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2089 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 32,165.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2045 of 3143

Vance County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,125.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2023 of 3143

New Hanover County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 115,962.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1964 of 3143

Richmond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,577.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1909 of 3143

Rowan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 74,997.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1892 of 3143

Stanly County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 32,216.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1843 of 3143

Wilson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 40,096.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1782 of 3143

Duplin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 25,084.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1751 of 3143

Iredell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 98,241.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1733 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 36,906.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1696 of 3143

Camden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,532.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1654 of 3143

Randolph County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 74,798.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1654 of 3143

Cleveland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 51,676.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1629 of 3143

Lenoir County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 28,520.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1542 of 3143

Catawba County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 84,257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1517 of 3143

Edgecombe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 25,386.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1517 of 3143

Nash County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 49,596.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1517 of 3143

Pender County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 33,142.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1468 of 3143

Anson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,502.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1392 of 3143

Hertford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,804.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1343 of 3143

Currituck County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,669.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1283 of 3143

Granville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 32,567.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1255 of 3143

Davidson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 90,811.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1231 of 3143

Moore County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 54,904.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1162 of 3143

Columbus County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 26,993.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1137 of 3143

Swain County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,521.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1137 of 3143

Alexander County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,625.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1056 of 3143

Buncombe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 146,659.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1038 of 3143

Surry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 38,635.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 14,033.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 977 of 3143

Halifax County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 26,235.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,796.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 912 of 3143

Yadkin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 20,454.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 870 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 49,625.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 835 of 3143

Person County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,618.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 818 of 3143

Rockingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 50,431.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 797 of 3143

Davie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 24,127.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Graham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,458.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

McDowell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 24,740.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Burke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 48,963.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 696 of 3143

Caldwell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 44,906.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 696 of 3143

Rutherford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 36,143.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 696 of 3143

Bladen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,499.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 685 of 3143

Wilkes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 37,522.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 561 of 3143

Caswell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,998.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 511 of 3143

Martin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,546.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 478 of 3143

Bertie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,090.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 465 of 3143

Gates County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,048.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 446 of 3143

Avery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,300.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 387 of 3143

Beaufort County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 26,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 387 of 3143

Stokes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 26,280.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 371 of 3143

Henderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 68,850.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 361 of 3143

Chatham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 46,126.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 340 of 3143

Chowan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,137.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 340 of 3143

Jones County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,459.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 327 of 3143

Mitchell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,838.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 327 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,061.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 327 of 3143

Haywood County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 37,070.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 305 of 3143

Yancey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 296 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,511.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 284 of 3143

Northampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 60.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,425.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 222 of 3143

Perquimans County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 60.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,981.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 218 of 3143

Dare County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 22,926.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 192 of 3143

Macon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 23,064.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 181 of 3143

Ashe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,521.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 175 of 3143

Carteret County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 42,448.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 169 of 3143

Transylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 62.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 20,683.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 156 of 3143

Alleghany County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 62.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,931.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 137 of 3143

Tyrrell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 63.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,134.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 121 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 64.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,744.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 83 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 65.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,425.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 69 of 3143

Cherokee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 65.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,088.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 65 of 3143

Pamlico County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 65.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,101.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 59 of 3143

Brunswick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 66.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 96,775.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 52 of 3143

Hyde County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 67.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,122.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 40 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/05/2025 7:17 pm.

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 40 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.