Special Report

This Is How Many People Have Died From COVID-19 in Each State

Samuel Stebbins

Published: April 12, 2021 5:45 am

Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 552,928 Americans have died — and that number continues to grow every day. Over the last seven-day period, an average of 1,015 Americans diagnosed with COVID-19 have died each day.

Adjusting for population, no state has reported more coronavirus deaths than New Jersey. Since the pandemic began, New Jersey has reported a total of 24,700 deaths — or 277 for every 100,000 people. Per capita deaths attributable to the virus are also high in New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Arizona. In each of these places, the death rate stands at at least 237 per 100,000 people.

For context, the national COVID-19 death rate stands at 169 deaths for every 100,000 people.

To date, Hawaii has reported the fewest coronavirus deaths on a per capita basis. There have been an estimated 33 COVID-19 deaths across the state for every 100,000 people since the pandemic began.

Though it is not always the case, states with higher than average COVID-19 deaths per capita are often also home to larger high-risk populations. One such group is retirement-age Americans, who are at least 90 times more likely to die from the virus if infected than those in the 18 to 29 age group. Nationwide, 16.5% of the population fall into that age group.

Though the U.S. has one of the highest per capita COVID-19 death rates in the world, Americans infected with the virus today appear more likely to survive than those who were infected earlier in the pandemic. Medical care providers now have months of experience treating COVID-19, and over that period have established more effective practices in treating the disease. According to one study conducted by researchers at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine released in October, the chances of death among critically ill patients was 18 percentage points lower in August 2020 than it was in March.

And now, inoculations against the coronavirus are underway in the United States, which will inevitably contribute to a reduction in the death rate.

All COVID-19 data used in the story is current as of April 8, 2021.

Alabama
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Alabama: 218 per 100,000 people (total: 10,652)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alabama: 10,580 per 100,000 people (total: 517,114)
> 65 and older population: 17.4%
> Total population: 4,887,871

These are all the counties in Alabama where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Alaska
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Alaska: 42 per 100,000 people (total: 309)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alaska: 8,337 per 100,000 people (total: 61,480)
> 65 and older population: 12.4%
> Total population: 737,438

These are all the counties in Alaska where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Arizona
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Arizona: 237 per 100,000 people (total: 16,996)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arizona: 11,789 per 100,000 people (total: 845,480)
> 65 and older population: 18.0%
> Total population: 7,171,646

These are all the counties in Arizona where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Arkansas
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Arkansas: 188 per 100,000 people (total: 5,653)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arkansas: 10,991 per 100,000 people (total: 331,261)
> 65 and older population: 17.4%
> Total population: 3,013,825

These are all the counties in Arkansas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

California
> Total COVID-19 deaths in California: 148 per 100,000 people (total: 58,541)
> Total COVID-19 infections in California: 9,060 per 100,000 people (total: 3,583,830)
> 65 and older population: 14.8%
> Total population: 39,557,045

These are all the counties in California where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Colorado
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Colorado: 108 per 100,000 people (total: 6,132)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Colorado: 8,256 per 100,000 people (total: 470,254)
> 65 and older population: 14.7%
> Total population: 5,695,564

These are all the counties in Colorado where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Connecticut
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Connecticut: 222 per 100,000 people (total: 7,930)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Connecticut: 8,893 per 100,000 people (total: 317,729)
> 65 and older population: 17.6%
> Total population: 3,572,665

These are all the counties in Connecticut where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Delaware
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Delaware: 162 per 100,000 people (total: 1,567)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Delaware: 10,009 per 100,000 people (total: 96,806)
> 65 and older population: 19.5%
> Total population: 967,171

These are all the counties in Delaware where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Florida
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Florida: 159 per 100,000 people (total: 33,780)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Florida: 9,632 per 100,000 people (total: 2,051,647)
> 65 and older population: 20.9%
> Total population: 21,299,325

These are all the counties in Florida where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Georgia
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Georgia: 183 per 100,000 people (total: 19,238)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Georgia: 10,140 per 100,000 people (total: 1,066,671)
> 65 and older population: 14.3%
> Total population: 10,519,475

These are all the counties in Georgia where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Hawaii
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Hawaii: 33 per 100,000 people (total: 464)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Hawaii: 2,063 per 100,000 people (total: 29,311)
> 65 and older population: 19.0%
> Total population: 1,420,491

These are all the counties in Hawaii where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Idaho
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Idaho: 113 per 100,000 people (total: 1,974)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Idaho: 10,385 per 100,000 people (total: 182,182)
> 65 and older population: 16.2%
> Total population: 1,754,208

These are all the counties in Idaho where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Illinois
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Illinois: 186 per 100,000 people (total: 23,673)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Illinois: 9,902 per 100,000 people (total: 1,261,667)
> 65 and older population: 16.1%
> Total population: 12,741,080

These are all the counties in Illinois where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Indiana
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Indiana: 196 per 100,000 people (total: 13,084)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Indiana: 10,344 per 100,000 people (total: 692,240)
> 65 and older population: 16.1%
> Total population: 6,691,878

These are all the counties in Indiana where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Iowa
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Iowa: 185 per 100,000 people (total: 5,835)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Iowa: 11,218 per 100,000 people (total: 354,072)
> 65 and older population: 17.5%
> Total population: 3,156,145

These are all the counties in Iowa where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Kansas
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Kansas: 169 per 100,000 people (total: 4,927)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kansas: 10,415 per 100,000 people (total: 303,227)
> 65 and older population: 16.4%
> Total population: 2,911,510

These are all the counties in Kansas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Kentucky
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Kentucky: 138 per 100,000 people (total: 6,184)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kentucky: 9,620 per 100,000 people (total: 429,841)
> 65 and older population: 16.9%
> Total population: 4,468,402

These are all the counties in Kentucky where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Louisiana
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Louisiana: 218 per 100,000 people (total: 10,174)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Louisiana: 9,591 per 100,000 people (total: 446,955)
> 65 and older population: 16.0%
> Total population: 4,659,978

These are all the parishes in Louisiana where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Maine
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Maine: 56 per 100,000 people (total: 747)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maine: 3,936 per 100,000 people (total: 52,679)
> 65 and older population: 21.3%
> Total population: 1,338,404

These are all the counties in Maine where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Maryland
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Maryland: 139 per 100,000 people (total: 8,378)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maryland: 6,935 per 100,000 people (total: 419,055)
> 65 and older population: 15.9%
> Total population: 6,042,718

These are all the counties in Maryland where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Massachusetts
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts: 249 per 100,000 people (total: 17,201)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Massachusetts: 8,974 per 100,000 people (total: 619,429)
> 65 and older population: 17.0%
> Total population: 6,902,149

These are all the counties in Massachusetts where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Michigan
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Michigan: 174 per 100,000 people (total: 17,343)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Michigan: 7,864 per 100,000 people (total: 786,123)
> 65 and older population: 17.7%
> Total population: 9,995,915

These are all the counties in Michigan where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Minnesota
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota: 124 per 100,000 people (total: 6,967)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Minnesota: 9,457 per 100,000 people (total: 530,662)
> 65 and older population: 16.3%
> Total population: 5,611,179

These are all the counties in Minnesota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Mississippi
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Mississippi: 237 per 100,000 people (total: 7,077)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Mississippi: 10,266 per 100,000 people (total: 306,611)
> 65 and older population: 16.4%
> Total population: 2,986,530

These are all the counties in Mississippi where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Missouri
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Missouri: 139 per 100,000 people (total: 8,509)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Missouri: 9,486 per 100,000 people (total: 581,164)
> 65 and older population: 17.2%
> Total population: 6,126,452

These are all the counties in Missouri where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Montana
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Montana: 139 per 100,000 people (total: 1,477)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Montana: 9,916 per 100,000 people (total: 105,333)
> 65 and older population: 19.5%
> Total population: 1,062,305

These are all the counties in Montana where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Nebraska
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Nebraska: 113 per 100,000 people (total: 2,183)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nebraska: 11,029 per 100,000 people (total: 212,785)
> 65 and older population: 16.1%
> Total population: 1,929,268

These are all the counties in Nebraska where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Nevada
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Nevada: 175 per 100,000 people (total: 5,297)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nevada: 10,073 per 100,000 people (total: 305,652)
> 65 and older population: 16.2%
> Total population: 3,034,392

These are all the counties in Nevada where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

New Hampshire
> Total COVID-19 deaths in New Hampshire: 92 per 100,000 people (total: 1,249)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Hampshire: 6,378 per 100,000 people (total: 86,510)
> 65 and older population: 18.6%
> Total population: 1,356,458

These are all the counties in New Hampshire where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

New Jersey
> Total COVID-19 deaths in New Jersey: 277 per 100,000 people (total: 24,700)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Jersey: 10,481 per 100,000 people (total: 933,736)
> 65 and older population: 16.6%
> Total population: 8,908,520

These are all the counties in New Jersey where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

New Mexico
> Total COVID-19 deaths in New Mexico: 189 per 100,000 people (total: 3,960)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Mexico: 9,200 per 100,000 people (total: 192,773)
> 65 and older population: 18.0%
> Total population: 2,095,428

These are all the counties in New Mexico where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

New York
> Total COVID-19 deaths in New York: 258 per 100,000 people (total: 50,504)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New York: 9,832 per 100,000 people (total: 1,921,422)
> 65 and older population: 16.9%
> Total population: 19,542,209

These are all the counties in New York where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

North Carolina
> Total COVID-19 deaths in North Carolina: 117 per 100,000 people (total: 12,189)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Carolina: 8,893 per 100,000 people (total: 923,430)
> 65 and older population: 16.7%
> Total population: 10,383,620

These are all the counties in North Carolina where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

North Dakota
> Total COVID-19 deaths in North Dakota: 193 per 100,000 people (total: 1,468)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Dakota: 13,705 per 100,000 people (total: 104,167)
> 65 and older population: 15.8%
> Total population: 760,077

These are all the counties in North Dakota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Ohio
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Ohio: 160 per 100,000 people (total: 18,744)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Ohio: 8,801 per 100,000 people (total: 1,028,800)
> 65 and older population: 17.5%
> Total population: 11,689,442

These are all the counties in Ohio where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Oklahoma
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Oklahoma: 169 per 100,000 people (total: 6,675)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oklahoma: 11,207 per 100,000 people (total: 441,906)
> 65 and older population: 16.1%
> Total population: 3,943,079

These are all the counties in Oklahoma where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Oregon
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Oregon: 58 per 100,000 people (total: 2,427)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oregon: 4,001 per 100,000 people (total: 167,658)
> 65 and older population: 18.2%
> Total population: 4,190,713

These are all the counties in Oregon where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Pennsylvania
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Pennsylvania: 197 per 100,000 people (total: 25,237)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Pennsylvania: 8,196 per 100,000 people (total: 1,049,655)
> 65 and older population: 18.7%
> Total population: 12,807,060

These are all the counties in Pennsylvania where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Rhode Island
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Rhode Island: 249 per 100,000 people (total: 2,632)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Rhode Island: 13,198 per 100,000 people (total: 139,549)
> 65 and older population: 17.7%
> Total population: 1,057,315

These are all the counties in Rhode Island where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

South Carolina
> Total COVID-19 deaths in South Carolina: 181 per 100,000 people (total: 9,213)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Carolina: 10,988 per 100,000 people (total: 558,631)
> 65 and older population: 18.2%
> Total population: 5,084,127

These are all the counties in South Carolina where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

South Dakota
> Total COVID-19 deaths in South Dakota: 220 per 100,000 people (total: 1,938)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Dakota: 13,452 per 100,000 people (total: 118,680)
> 65 and older population: 17.4%
> Total population: 882,235

These are all the counties in South Dakota where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Tennessee
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Tennessee: 177 per 100,000 people (total: 11,967)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Tennessee: 12,083 per 100,000 people (total: 818,008)
> 65 and older population: 16.7%
> Total population: 6,770,010

These are all the counties in Tennessee where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Texas
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Texas: 167 per 100,000 people (total: 47,822)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Texas: 9,756 per 100,000 people (total: 2,800,254)
> 65 and older population: 12.9%
> Total population: 28,701,845

These are all the counties in Texas where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Utah
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Utah: 68 per 100,000 people (total: 2,137)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Utah: 12,268 per 100,000 people (total: 387,814)
> 65 and older population: 11.4%
> Total population: 3,161,105

These are all the counties in Utah where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Vermont
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Vermont: 37 per 100,000 people (total: 229)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Vermont: 3,253 per 100,000 people (total: 20,373)
> 65 and older population: 20.1%
> Total population: 626,299

These are all the counties in Vermont where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Virginia
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Virginia: 122 per 100,000 people (total: 10,415)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Virginia: 7,386 per 100,000 people (total: 629,155)
> 65 and older population: 15.9%
> Total population: 8,517,685

These are all the counties in Virginia where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Washington
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Washington: 70 per 100,000 people (total: 5,299)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington: 4,919 per 100,000 people (total: 370,652)
> 65 and older population: 15.9%
> Total population: 7,535,591

These are all the counties in Washington where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Washington D.C.
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Washington D.C.: 157 per 100,000 people (total: 1,074)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington D.C.: 6,608 per 100,000 people (total: 45,234)
> 65 and older population: 12.4%
> Total population: 702,455

Click here to see all current COVID-19 data for Washington D.C.

West Virginia
> Total COVID-19 deaths in West Virginia: 150 per 100,000 people (total: 2,707)
> Total COVID-19 infections in West Virginia: 7,975 per 100,000 people (total: 144,010)
> 65 and older population: 20.5%
> Total population: 1,805,832

These are all the counties in West Virginia where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Wisconsin
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin: 126 per 100,000 people (total: 7,349)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wisconsin: 11,021 per 100,000 people (total: 640,704)
> 65 and older population: 17.5%
> Total population: 5,813,568

These are all the counties in Wisconsin where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

Wyoming
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Wyoming: 121 per 100,000 people (total: 701)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wyoming: 9,800 per 100,000 people (total: 56,619)
> 65 and older population: 17.1%
> Total population: 577,737

These are all the counties in Wyoming where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it’s still getting worse).

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