Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 621,308 Americans have died — and as the delta variant spreads, that number 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 26,731 deaths — or 300 for every 100,000 people. Per capita deaths attributable to the virus are also high in New York, Mississippi, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In each of these places, the death rate stands at at least 260 per 100,000 people.

For context, the national COVID-19 death rate stands at 190 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 39 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.

All COVID-19 data used in the story is current as of August 23, 2021.

Alabama
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Alabama: 244 per 100,000 people (total: 11,942)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alabama: 13,371 per 100,000 people (total: 653,540)
> 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: 55 per 100,000 people (total: 404)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alaska: 10,718 per 100,000 people (total: 79,038)
> 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: 258 per 100,000 people (total: 18,508)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arizona: 13,616 per 100,000 people (total: 976,471)
> 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: 218 per 100,000 people (total: 6,581)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arkansas: 14,238 per 100,000 people (total: 429,100)
> 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: 163 per 100,000 people (total: 64,383)
> Total COVID-19 infections in California: 10,714 per 100,000 people (total: 4,238,099)
> 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: 124 per 100,000 people (total: 7,056)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Colorado: 10,487 per 100,000 people (total: 597,281)
> 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: 233 per 100,000 people (total: 8,330)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Connecticut: 10,228 per 100,000 people (total: 365,425)
> 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: 191 per 100,000 people (total: 1,851)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Delaware: 11,959 per 100,000 people (total: 115,665)
> 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: 197 per 100,000 people (total: 41,937)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Florida: 14,057 per 100,000 people (total: 2,994,019)
> 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: 211 per 100,000 people (total: 22,151)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Georgia: 12,334 per 100,000 people (total: 1,297,503)
> 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: 39 per 100,000 people (total: 555)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Hawaii: 3,630 per 100,000 people (total: 51,565)
> 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: 130 per 100,000 people (total: 2,281)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Idaho: 12,104 per 100,000 people (total: 212,327)
> 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: 206 per 100,000 people (total: 26,197)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Illinois: 11,596 per 100,000 people (total: 1,477,465)
> 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: 212 per 100,000 people (total: 14,214)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Indiana: 12,150 per 100,000 people (total: 813,046)
> 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: 197 per 100,000 people (total: 6,226)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Iowa: 12,451 per 100,000 people (total: 392,970)
> 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: 187 per 100,000 people (total: 5,456)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kansas: 12,138 per 100,000 people (total: 353,390)
> 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: 167 per 100,000 people (total: 7,477)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kentucky: 11,874 per 100,000 people (total: 530,573)
> 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: 254 per 100,000 people (total: 11,851)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Louisiana: 13,820 per 100,000 people (total: 643,993)
> 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: 69 per 100,000 people (total: 921)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maine: 5,474 per 100,000 people (total: 73,269)
> 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: 164 per 100,000 people (total: 9,922)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maryland: 8,024 per 100,000 people (total: 484,847)
> 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: 263 per 100,000 people (total: 18,169)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Massachusetts: 10,753 per 100,000 people (total: 742,202)
> 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: 214 per 100,000 people (total: 21,369)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Michigan: 10,391 per 100,000 people (total: 1,038,698)
> 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: 140 per 100,000 people (total: 7,843)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Minnesota: 11,261 per 100,000 people (total: 631,858)
> 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: 268 per 100,000 people (total: 7,991)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Mississippi: 13,603 per 100,000 people (total: 406,249)
> 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: 166 per 100,000 people (total: 10,185)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Missouri: 11,977 per 100,000 people (total: 733,759)
> 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: 165 per 100,000 people (total: 1,752)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Montana: 11,426 per 100,000 people (total: 121,382)
> 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: 119 per 100,000 people (total: 2,302)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nebraska: 12,272 per 100,000 people (total: 236,755)
> 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: 206 per 100,000 people (total: 6,259)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nevada: 12,440 per 100,000 people (total: 377,493)
> 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: 103 per 100,000 people (total: 1,397)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Hampshire: 7,686 per 100,000 people (total: 104,263)
> 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: 300 per 100,000 people (total: 26,731)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Jersey: 11,986 per 100,000 people (total: 1,067,758)
> 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: 213 per 100,000 people (total: 4,463)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Mexico: 10,639 per 100,000 people (total: 222,927)
> 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: 275 per 100,000 people (total: 53,828)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New York: 11,378 per 100,000 people (total: 2,223,460)
> 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: 135 per 100,000 people (total: 14,005)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Carolina: 10,962 per 100,000 people (total: 1,138,263)
> 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: 204 per 100,000 people (total: 1,550)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Dakota: 15,062 per 100,000 people (total: 114,481)
> 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: 177 per 100,000 people (total: 20,648)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Ohio: 10,022 per 100,000 people (total: 1,171,557)
> 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: 196 per 100,000 people (total: 7,741)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oklahoma: 13,299 per 100,000 people (total: 524,376)
> 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: 71 per 100,000 people (total: 2,994)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oregon: 5,985 per 100,000 people (total: 250,835)
> 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: 219 per 100,000 people (total: 28,040)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Pennsylvania: 9,837 per 100,000 people (total: 1,259,775)
> 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: 260 per 100,000 people (total: 2,752)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Rhode Island: 15,072 per 100,000 people (total: 159,355)
> 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: 201 per 100,000 people (total: 10,208)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Carolina: 13,304 per 100,000 people (total: 676,377)
> 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: 233 per 100,000 people (total: 2,057)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Dakota: 14,508 per 100,000 people (total: 127,991)
> 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: 193 per 100,000 people (total: 13,096)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Tennessee: 14,328 per 100,000 people (total: 969,998)
> 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: 187 per 100,000 people (total: 53,564)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Texas: 11,824 per 100,000 people (total: 3,393,841)
> 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: 81 per 100,000 people (total: 2,563)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Utah: 14,253 per 100,000 people (total: 450,539)
> 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: 42 per 100,000 people (total: 260)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Vermont: 3,985 per 100,000 people (total: 24,955)
> 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: 137 per 100,000 people (total: 11,647)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Virginia: 8,618 per 100,000 people (total: 734,079)
> 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: 84 per 100,000 people (total: 6,330)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington: 6,963 per 100,000 people (total: 524,670)
> 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.: 169 per 100,000 people (total: 1,155)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington D.C.: 7,767 per 100,000 people (total: 53,162)
> 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: 166 per 100,000 people (total: 3,001)
> Total COVID-19 infections in West Virginia: 9,780 per 100,000 people (total: 176,608)
> 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: 144 per 100,000 people (total: 8,356)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wisconsin: 12,260 per 100,000 people (total: 712,751)
> 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: 140 per 100,000 people (total: 809)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wyoming: 12,142 per 100,000 people (total: 70,150)
> 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).

Click here to see all coronavirus data for every state.

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