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

Ohio

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,103,043.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 20 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

Noble 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 3,888.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 233 of 3143

Ottawa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,852.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 253 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,117.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 635 of 3143

Erie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,265.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 701 of 3143

Harrison 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 3,245.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 783 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 847 of 3143

Mahoning 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 50,002.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,032.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Trumbull 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 44,363.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,852.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 902 of 3143

Geauga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,735.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 953 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,866.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 953 of 3143

Belmont County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,110.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1021 of 3143

Columbiana County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 21,671.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1021 of 3143

Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 48,896.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1091 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,696.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1178 of 3143

Meigs 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 4,575.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1214 of 3143

Wyandot County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,402.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1328 of 3143

Darke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,429.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1354 of 3143

Stark County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 75,100.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1396 of 3143

Ashland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,481.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1434 of 3143

Clark County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 27,115.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1434 of 3143

Ashtabula 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 19,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1472 of 3143

Guernsey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,633.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1472 of 3143

Sandusky County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,669.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1472 of 3143

Tuscarawas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,403.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1472 of 3143

Preble County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,085.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Richland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 24,763.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Coshocton 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 7,218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1544 of 3143

Williams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Defiance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,461.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1606 of 3143

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,378.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1606 of 3143

Hocking County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,460.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1606 of 3143

Van Wert County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,619.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1606 of 3143

Gallia County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,647.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1636 of 3143

Lorain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 60,992.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1636 of 3143

Auglaize County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,853.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1694 of 3143

Medina County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 35,200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1694 of 3143

Miami County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,978.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1716 of 3143

Cuyahoga 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 237,668.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Logan 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 8,760.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Paulding 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 3,572.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Summit 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 102,113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Champaign County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1772 of 3143

Fulton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,037.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1772 of 3143

Brown County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,205.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Lawrence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,804.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Vinton 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 2,381.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Allen 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 18,988.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1845 of 3143

Knox 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 11,750.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1845 of 3143

Morrow 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 6,602.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1845 of 3143

Seneca 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 10,235.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1845 of 3143

Highland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,085.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1871 of 3143

Mercer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,903.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1871 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 21,693.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1871 of 3143

Adams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,101.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1902 of 3143

Scioto County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,529.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1902 of 3143

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,958.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1938 of 3143

Pike County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,974.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1938 of 3143

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,726.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1968 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 98,025.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1968 of 3143

Muskingum County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,794.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1968 of 3143

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,287.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1968 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 30,665.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3143

Huron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,623.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3143

Clinton 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 7,608.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2034 of 3143

Clermont County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 37,474.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Fayette 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 5,175.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,355.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,796.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2122 of 3143

Portage County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 28,698.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2122 of 3143

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,440.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2177 of 3143

Ross County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,432.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2196 of 3143

Licking 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 30,851.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2293 of 3143

Lucas 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 73,314.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2293 of 3143

Fairfield 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 26,447.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 134,151.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2512 of 3143

Wood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 21,390.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2512 of 3143

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,906.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2534 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,089.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2534 of 3143

Pickaway County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,538.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2534 of 3143

Butler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 60,535.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2640 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 37,771.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2688 of 3143

Athens County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,053.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2773 of 3143

Delaware County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 32,507.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2773 of 3143

Holmes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,313.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2846 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,450.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2983 of 3143

Franklin 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 167,986.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3000 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/15/2025 7:01 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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