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

Samuel Stebbins

Published: July 11, 2021 5:45 am

Last Updated: July 12, 2021 6:11 am

Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 600,406 Americans have died — and that number still continues to grow.

Adjusting for population, no state has reported more coronavirus deaths than New Jersey. Since the pandemic began, New Jersey has reported a total of 26,473 deaths — or 297 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 251 per 100,000 people.

For context, the national COVID-19 death rate stands at 184 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 36 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.

And now, inoculations against the coronavirus are well 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 July 7, 2021.

Alabama
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Alabama: 232 per 100,000 people (total: 11,359)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alabama: 11,296 per 100,000 people (total: 552,137)
> 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: 50 per 100,000 people (total: 370)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alaska: 9,286 per 100,000 people (total: 68,478)
> 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: 251 per 100,000 people (total: 17,979)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arizona: 12,507 per 100,000 people (total: 896,960)
> 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: 196 per 100,000 people (total: 5,913)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arkansas: 11,632 per 100,000 people (total: 350,579)
> 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: 160 per 100,000 people (total: 63,141)
> Total COVID-19 infections in California: 9,389 per 100,000 people (total: 3,713,944)
> 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: 120 per 100,000 people (total: 6,817)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Colorado: 9,824 per 100,000 people (total: 559,534)
> 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: 232 per 100,000 people (total: 8,279)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Connecticut: 9,782 per 100,000 people (total: 349,476)
> 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: 175 per 100,000 people (total: 1,695)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Delaware: 11,360 per 100,000 people (total: 109,875)
> 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: 178 per 100,000 people (total: 37,985)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Florida: 10,975 per 100,000 people (total: 2,337,613)
> 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: 204 per 100,000 people (total: 21,443)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Georgia: 10,795 per 100,000 people (total: 1,135,526)
> 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: 36 per 100,000 people (total: 515)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Hawaii: 2,577 per 100,000 people (total: 36,604)
> 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: 123 per 100,000 people (total: 2,158)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Idaho: 11,126 per 100,000 people (total: 195,172)
> 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: 202 per 100,000 people (total: 25,696)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Illinois: 10,930 per 100,000 people (total: 1,392,552)
> 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: 207 per 100,000 people (total: 13,863)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Indiana: 11,278 per 100,000 people (total: 754,724)
> 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: 195 per 100,000 people (total: 6,146)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Iowa: 11,856 per 100,000 people (total: 374,187)
> 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: 177 per 100,000 people (total: 5,159)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kansas: 10,940 per 100,000 people (total: 318,515)
> 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: 162 per 100,000 people (total: 7,229)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kentucky: 10,417 per 100,000 people (total: 465,490)
> 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: 231 per 100,000 people (total: 10,757)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Louisiana: 10,355 per 100,000 people (total: 482,560)
> 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: 64 per 100,000 people (total: 860)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maine: 5,164 per 100,000 people (total: 69,118)
> 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: 161 per 100,000 people (total: 9,749)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maryland: 7,655 per 100,000 people (total: 462,596)
> 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: 261 per 100,000 people (total: 17,998)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Massachusetts: 10,289 per 100,000 people (total: 710,138)
> 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: 210 per 100,000 people (total: 21,009)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Michigan: 10,008 per 100,000 people (total: 1,000,375)
> 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: 137 per 100,000 people (total: 7,703)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Minnesota: 10,794 per 100,000 people (total: 605,660)
> 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: 248 per 100,000 people (total: 7,419)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Mississippi: 10,788 per 100,000 people (total: 322,186)
> 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: 152 per 100,000 people (total: 9,340)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Missouri: 10,181 per 100,000 people (total: 623,734)
> 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: 157 per 100,000 people (total: 1,666)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Montana: 10,719 per 100,000 people (total: 113,873)
> 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: 117 per 100,000 people (total: 2,260)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nebraska: 11,646 per 100,000 people (total: 224,682)
> 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: 188 per 100,000 people (total: 5,697)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nevada: 11,032 per 100,000 people (total: 334,763)
> 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: 101 per 100,000 people (total: 1,372)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Hampshire: 7,339 per 100,000 people (total: 99,555)
> 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: 297 per 100,000 people (total: 26,473)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Jersey: 11,497 per 100,000 people (total: 1,024,225)
> 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: 207 per 100,000 people (total: 4,344)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Mexico: 9,817 per 100,000 people (total: 205,715)
> 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: 273 per 100,000 people (total: 53,370)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New York: 10,821 per 100,000 people (total: 2,114,758)
> 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: 129 per 100,000 people (total: 13,434)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Carolina: 9,769 per 100,000 people (total: 1,014,359)
> 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: 201 per 100,000 people (total: 1,528)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Dakota: 14,569 per 100,000 people (total: 110,736)
> 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: 174 per 100,000 people (total: 20,344)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Ohio: 9,515 per 100,000 people (total: 1,112,289)
> 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: 188 per 100,000 people (total: 7,400)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oklahoma: 11,637 per 100,000 people (total: 458,850)
> 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: 66 per 100,000 people (total: 2,781)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oregon: 4,988 per 100,000 people (total: 209,035)
> 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: 216 per 100,000 people (total: 27,707)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Pennsylvania: 9,471 per 100,000 people (total: 1,212,921)
> 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: 258 per 100,000 people (total: 2,730)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Rhode Island: 14,437 per 100,000 people (total: 152,643)
> 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: 194 per 100,000 people (total: 9,844)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Carolina: 11,760 per 100,000 people (total: 597,868)
> 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: 231 per 100,000 people (total: 2,038)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Dakota: 14,121 per 100,000 people (total: 124,582)
> 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: 186 per 100,000 people (total: 12,571)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Tennessee: 12,812 per 100,000 people (total: 867,407)
> 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: 179 per 100,000 people (total: 51,349)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Texas: 10,433 per 100,000 people (total: 2,994,471)
> 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: 75 per 100,000 people (total: 2,378)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Utah: 13,163 per 100,000 people (total: 416,110)
> 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: 40 per 100,000 people (total: 250)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Vermont: 3,645 per 100,000 people (total: 22,831)
> 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: 134 per 100,000 people (total: 11,427)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Virginia: 7,996 per 100,000 people (total: 681,072)
> 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: 79 per 100,000 people (total: 5,939)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington: 6,005 per 100,000 people (total: 452,483)
> 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.: 167 per 100,000 people (total: 1,141)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington D.C.: 7,214 per 100,000 people (total: 49,378)
> 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: 161 per 100,000 people (total: 2,899)
> Total COVID-19 infections in West Virginia: 9,090 per 100,000 people (total: 164,149)
> 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: 140 per 100,000 people (total: 8,135)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wisconsin: 11,660 per 100,000 people (total: 677,859)
> 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: 129 per 100,000 people (total: 747)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wyoming: 10,809 per 100,000 people (total: 62,445)
> 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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