Special Report

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

Samuel Stebbins

Published: May 4, 2021 5:45 am

Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 568,836 Americans have died — and that number continues to grow every day. Over the last seven-day period, an average of 701 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 25,509 deaths — or 286 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 241 per 100,000 people.

For context, the national COVID-19 death rate stands at 174 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 34 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 May 2, 2021.

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Alabama
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Alabama: 223 per 100,000 people (total: 10,879)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alabama: 10,783 per 100,000 people (total: 527,083)
> 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).

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Alaska
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Alaska: 46 per 100,000 people (total: 341)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Alaska: 8,828 per 100,000 people (total: 65,100)
> 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).

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Arizona
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Arizona: 241 per 100,000 people (total: 17,282)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arizona: 12,002 per 100,000 people (total: 860,772)
> 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).

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Arkansas
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Arkansas: 190 per 100,000 people (total: 5,726)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Arkansas: 11,125 per 100,000 people (total: 335,289)
> 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).

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California
> Total COVID-19 deaths in California: 152 per 100,000 people (total: 60,273)
> Total COVID-19 infections in California: 9,189 per 100,000 people (total: 3,634,778)
> 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).

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Colorado
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Colorado: 110 per 100,000 people (total: 6,272)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Colorado: 8,891 per 100,000 people (total: 506,405)
> 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).

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Connecticut
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Connecticut: 226 per 100,000 people (total: 8,080)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Connecticut: 9,460 per 100,000 people (total: 337,961)
> 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).

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Delaware
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Delaware: 168 per 100,000 people (total: 1,622)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Delaware: 10,737 per 100,000 people (total: 103,844)
> 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).

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Florida
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Florida: 164 per 100,000 people (total: 35,030)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Florida: 10,239 per 100,000 people (total: 2,180,924)
> 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).

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Georgia
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Georgia: 191 per 100,000 people (total: 20,098)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Georgia: 10,431 per 100,000 people (total: 1,097,279)
> 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).

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Hawaii
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Hawaii: 34 per 100,000 people (total: 479)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Hawaii: 2,187 per 100,000 people (total: 31,071)
> 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).

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Idaho
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Idaho: 117 per 100,000 people (total: 2,045)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Idaho: 10,675 per 100,000 people (total: 187,269)
> 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).

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Illinois
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Illinois: 190 per 100,000 people (total: 24,211)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Illinois: 10,427 per 100,000 people (total: 1,328,454)
> 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).

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Indiana
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Indiana: 199 per 100,000 people (total: 13,312)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Indiana: 10,723 per 100,000 people (total: 717,564)
> 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).

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Iowa
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Iowa: 188 per 100,000 people (total: 5,931)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Iowa: 11,534 per 100,000 people (total: 364,033)
> 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).

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Kansas
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Kansas: 171 per 100,000 people (total: 4,978)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kansas: 10,596 per 100,000 people (total: 308,510)
> 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).

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Kentucky
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Kentucky: 145 per 100,000 people (total: 6,485)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Kentucky: 9,906 per 100,000 people (total: 442,618)
> 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).

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Louisiana
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Louisiana: 222 per 100,000 people (total: 10,367)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Louisiana: 9,814 per 100,000 people (total: 457,326)
> 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).

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Maine
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Maine: 58 per 100,000 people (total: 782)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maine: 4,554 per 100,000 people (total: 60,946)
> 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).

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Maryland
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Maryland: 144 per 100,000 people (total: 8,718)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Maryland: 7,388 per 100,000 people (total: 446,459)
> 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).

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Massachusetts
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts: 253 per 100,000 people (total: 17,435)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Massachusetts: 9,466 per 100,000 people (total: 653,324)
> 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).

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Michigan
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Michigan: 186 per 100,000 people (total: 18,600)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Michigan: 9,288 per 100,000 people (total: 928,407)
> 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).

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Minnesota
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota: 128 per 100,000 people (total: 7,191)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Minnesota: 10,194 per 100,000 people (total: 572,025)
> 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).

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Mississippi
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Mississippi: 241 per 100,000 people (total: 7,195)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Mississippi: 10,435 per 100,000 people (total: 311,654)
> 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).

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Missouri
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Missouri: 143 per 100,000 people (total: 8,738)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Missouri: 9,534 per 100,000 people (total: 584,069)
> 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).

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Montana
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Montana: 148 per 100,000 people (total: 1,567)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Montana: 10,213 per 100,000 people (total: 108,489)
> 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).

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Nebraska
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Nebraska: 116 per 100,000 people (total: 2,243)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nebraska: 11,380 per 100,000 people (total: 219,559)
> 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).

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Nevada
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Nevada: 180 per 100,000 people (total: 5,448)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Nevada: 10,364 per 100,000 people (total: 314,475)
> 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).

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New Hampshire
> Total COVID-19 deaths in New Hampshire: 96 per 100,000 people (total: 1,296)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Hampshire: 6,960 per 100,000 people (total: 94,405)
> 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).

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New Jersey
> Total COVID-19 deaths in New Jersey: 286 per 100,000 people (total: 25,509)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Jersey: 11,148 per 100,000 people (total: 993,123)
> 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).

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New Mexico
> Total COVID-19 deaths in New Mexico: 193 per 100,000 people (total: 4,051)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New Mexico: 9,412 per 100,000 people (total: 197,218)
> 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).

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New York
> Total COVID-19 deaths in New York: 266 per 100,000 people (total: 51,885)
> Total COVID-19 infections in New York: 10,442 per 100,000 people (total: 2,040,574)
> 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).

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North Carolina
> Total COVID-19 deaths in North Carolina: 122 per 100,000 people (total: 12,619)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Carolina: 9,299 per 100,000 people (total: 965,536)
> 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).

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North Dakota
> Total COVID-19 deaths in North Dakota: 196 per 100,000 people (total: 1,491)
> Total COVID-19 infections in North Dakota: 14,117 per 100,000 people (total: 107,298)
> 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).

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Ohio
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Ohio: 164 per 100,000 people (total: 19,188)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Ohio: 9,145 per 100,000 people (total: 1,068,985)
> 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).

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Oklahoma
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Oklahoma: 173 per 100,000 people (total: 6,807)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oklahoma: 11,360 per 100,000 people (total: 447,931)
> 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).

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Oregon
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Oregon: 59 per 100,000 people (total: 2,490)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Oregon: 4,365 per 100,000 people (total: 182,916)
> 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).

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Pennsylvania
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Pennsylvania: 204 per 100,000 people (total: 26,129)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Pennsylvania: 8,925 per 100,000 people (total: 1,143,076)
> 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).

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Rhode Island
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Rhode Island: 252 per 100,000 people (total: 2,668)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Rhode Island: 13,960 per 100,000 people (total: 147,601)
> 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).

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South Carolina
> Total COVID-19 deaths in South Carolina: 186 per 100,000 people (total: 9,472)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Carolina: 11,342 per 100,000 people (total: 576,639)
> 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).

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South Dakota
> Total COVID-19 deaths in South Dakota: 222 per 100,000 people (total: 1,962)
> Total COVID-19 infections in South Dakota: 13,874 per 100,000 people (total: 122,398)
> 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).

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Tennessee
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Tennessee: 180 per 100,000 people (total: 12,171)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Tennessee: 12,487 per 100,000 people (total: 845,380)
> 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).

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Texas
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Texas: 171 per 100,000 people (total: 49,091)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Texas: 10,021 per 100,000 people (total: 2,876,140)
> 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).

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Utah
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Utah: 69 per 100,000 people (total: 2,190)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Utah: 12,544 per 100,000 people (total: 396,522)
> 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).

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Vermont
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Vermont: 39 per 100,000 people (total: 246)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Vermont: 3,628 per 100,000 people (total: 22,723)
> 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).

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Virginia
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Virginia: 126 per 100,000 people (total: 10,751)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Virginia: 7,729 per 100,000 people (total: 658,341)
> 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).

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Washington
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Washington: 73 per 100,000 people (total: 5,474)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington: 5,310 per 100,000 people (total: 400,149)
> 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).

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Washington D.C.
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Washington D.C.: 161 per 100,000 people (total: 1,104)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Washington D.C.: 6,944 per 100,000 people (total: 47,533)
> 65 and older population: 12.4%
> Total population: 702,455

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

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West Virginia
> Total COVID-19 deaths in West Virginia: 148 per 100,000 people (total: 2,673)
> Total COVID-19 infections in West Virginia: 8,434 per 100,000 people (total: 152,301)
> 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).

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Wisconsin
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin: 130 per 100,000 people (total: 7,534)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wisconsin: 11,330 per 100,000 people (total: 658,696)
> 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).

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Wyoming
> Total COVID-19 deaths in Wyoming: 122 per 100,000 people (total: 707)
> Total COVID-19 infections in Wyoming: 10,039 per 100,000 people (total: 57,999)
> 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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