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For consistency, this site has designated the following 25 counties as The Charter 25- the top counties (population of 1,000 or greater) as recognized by the 2024 ACS Census Report for having the highest percent of residents ages ages 65 or greater. This data often differs slightly from US Census QuickFacts which utilizes mixed sources and estimates. Differences are most notable in the smallest counties. However, all counties will show such variations, depending on the demographic source and year.

  1. Sumter County, Florida — 57.7%
  2. Catron County, New Mexico — 47.6%
  3. La Paz County, Arizona — 43.1%
  4. Prairie County, Montana — 42.2%
  5. Jefferson County, Washington — 40.7%
  6. Charlotte County, Florida — 40.5%
  7. Lancaster County, Virginia — 39.9%
  8. McCormick County, South Carolina — 39.5%
  9. Sierra County, New Mexico — 38.8%
  10. Wheeler County, Oregon — 38.5%
  11. Ontonagon County, Michigan — 38.2%
  12. Northumberland County, Virginia — 38.0%
  13. Real County, Texas — 37.9%
  14. Sarasota County, Florida — 38.5%
  15. Quitman County, Georgia — 37.2%
  16. Alcona County, Michigan — 37.0%
  17. Llano County, Texas — 37.0%
  18. Towns County, Georgia — 36.9%
  19. Curry County, Oregon — 36.7%
  20. Custer County, Idaho — 36.6%
  21. Citrus County, Florida — 36.5%
  22. Keweenaw County, Michigan — 36.5%
  23. Highlands County, Florida — 36.0%
  24. San Juan County, Washington — 36.0%
  25. Ouray County, Colorado — 35.8%