Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 657,114 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 27,079 deaths — or 304 for every 100,000 people. Per capita deaths attributable to the virus are also high in Mississippi, Louisiana, New York, and Arizona. In each of these places, the death rate stands at at least 268 per 100,000 people.

For context, the national COVID-19 death rate stands at 201 deaths for every 100,000 people.

To date, Vermont has reported the fewest coronavirus deaths on a per capita basis. There have been an estimated 45 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 Sept. 15, 2021.

Alabama
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Alabama: 260 per 100,000 people (total: 12,718)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alabama: 15,431 per 100,000 people (total: 754,242)
> 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: 60 per 100,000 people (total: 445)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alaska: 12,525 per 100,000 people (total: 92,363)
> 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: 268 per 100,000 people (total: 19,187)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arizona: 14,653 per 100,000 people (total: 1,050,878)
> 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: 242 per 100,000 people (total: 7,298)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arkansas: 15,782 per 100,000 people (total: 475,647)
> 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: 169 per 100,000 people (total: 66,716)
> Total COVID-19 infections in California: 11,514 per 100,000 people (total: 4,554,525)
> 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: 128 per 100,000 people (total: 7,302)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Colorado: 11,243 per 100,000 people (total: 640,380)
> 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: 236 per 100,000 people (total: 8,424)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Connecticut: 10,644 per 100,000 people (total: 380,281)
> 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: 196 per 100,000 people (total: 1,900)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Delaware: 12,981 per 100,000 people (total: 125,549)
> 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: 231 per 100,000 people (total: 49,254)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Florida: 16,214 per 100,000 people (total: 3,453,390)
> 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: 227 per 100,000 people (total: 23,900)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Georgia: 14,261 per 100,000 people (total: 1,500,176)
> 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: 46 per 100,000 people (total: 655)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Hawaii: 4,934 per 100,000 people (total: 70,083)
> 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: 142 per 100,000 people (total: 2,485)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Idaho: 13,416 per 100,000 people (total: 235,343)
> 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: 212 per 100,000 people (total: 26,969)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Illinois: 12,350 per 100,000 people (total: 1,573,538)
> 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: 222 per 100,000 people (total: 14,848)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Indiana: 13,599 per 100,000 people (total: 910,013)
> 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: 201 per 100,000 people (total: 6,337)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Iowa: 13,472 per 100,000 people (total: 425,194)
> 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: 198 per 100,000 people (total: 5,773)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kansas: 13,396 per 100,000 people (total: 390,031)
> 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: 181 per 100,000 people (total: 8,071)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kentucky: 14,106 per 100,000 people (total: 630,299)
> 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: 282 per 100,000 people (total: 13,120)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Louisiana: 15,391 per 100,000 people (total: 717,224)
> 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: 72 per 100,000 people (total: 969)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maine: 6,065 per 100,000 people (total: 81,177)
> 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: 169 per 100,000 people (total: 10,205)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maryland: 8,485 per 100,000 people (total: 512,740)
> 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: 266 per 100,000 people (total: 18,369)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Massachusetts: 11,331 per 100,000 people (total: 782,107)
> 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: 219 per 100,000 people (total: 21,854)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Michigan: 10,956 per 100,000 people (total: 1,095,200)
> 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: 143 per 100,000 people (total: 7,996)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Minnesota: 11,926 per 100,000 people (total: 669,176)
> 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: 303 per 100,000 people (total: 9,061)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Mississippi: 15,608 per 100,000 people (total: 466,145)
> 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: 180 per 100,000 people (total: 11,010)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Missouri: 12,880 per 100,000 people (total: 789,089)
> 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: 173 per 100,000 people (total: 1,842)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Montana: 12,702 per 100,000 people (total: 134,935)
> 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: 122 per 100,000 people (total: 2,356)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nebraska: 13,118 per 100,000 people (total: 253,080)
> 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: 222 per 100,000 people (total: 6,728)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nevada: 13,342 per 100,000 people (total: 404,851)
> 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: 106 per 100,000 people (total: 1,443)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Hampshire: 8,281 per 100,000 people (total: 112,326)
> 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: 304 per 100,000 people (total: 27,079)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Jersey: 12,562 per 100,000 people (total: 1,119,051)
> 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: 220 per 100,000 people (total: 4,619)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Mexico: 11,533 per 100,000 people (total: 241,663)
> 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: 279 per 100,000 people (total: 54,574)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New York: 11,977 per 100,000 people (total: 2,340,488)
> 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: 147 per 100,000 people (total: 15,247)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Carolina: 12,552 per 100,000 people (total: 1,303,390)
> 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: 207 per 100,000 people (total: 1,576)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Dakota: 16,196 per 100,000 people (total: 123,104)
> 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: 181 per 100,000 people (total: 21,154)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Ohio: 11,157 per 100,000 people (total: 1,304,193)
> 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: 214 per 100,000 people (total: 8,450)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oklahoma: 14,854 per 100,000 people (total: 585,721)
> 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: 82 per 100,000 people (total: 3,446)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oregon: 7,195 per 100,000 people (total: 301,504)
> 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: 223 per 100,000 people (total: 28,568)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Pennsylvania: 10,547 per 100,000 people (total: 1,350,719)
> 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: 265 per 100,000 people (total: 2,802)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Rhode Island: 15,777 per 100,000 people (total: 166,811)
> 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: 223 per 100,000 people (total: 11,332)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Carolina: 15,706 per 100,000 people (total: 798,488)
> 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: 237 per 100,000 people (total: 2,088)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Dakota: 15,563 per 100,000 people (total: 137,300)
> 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: 207 per 100,000 people (total: 14,010)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Tennessee: 17,060 per 100,000 people (total: 1,154,966)
> 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: 205 per 100,000 people (total: 58,901)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Texas: 13,292 per 100,000 people (total: 3,815,158)
> 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: 87 per 100,000 people (total: 2,740)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Utah: 15,317 per 100,000 people (total: 484,192)
> 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: 45 per 100,000 people (total: 280)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Vermont: 4,513 per 100,000 people (total: 28,267)
> 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: 142 per 100,000 people (total: 12,118)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Virginia: 9,565 per 100,000 people (total: 814,738)
> 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: 93 per 100,000 people (total: 6,981)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington: 8,057 per 100,000 people (total: 607,160)
> 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.: 170 per 100,000 people (total: 1,165)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington D.C.: 8,440 per 100,000 people (total: 57,771)
> 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: 179 per 100,000 people (total: 3,238)
> Total COVID-19 infections in West Virginia: 11,723 per 100,000 people (total: 211,706)
> 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: 148 per 100,000 people (total: 8,632)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wisconsin: 13,037 per 100,000 people (total: 757,913)
> 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: 152 per 100,000 people (total: 879)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wyoming: 14,163 per 100,000 people (total: 81,825)
> 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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