Carson County Population = 5,784 (Source 1)

% of persons 65+ = 20.8% (Source 1)

Estimated number of older adults living in Carson County = 1,203

 

Carson County Food Insecurity rate = 10.9% (Source 2)

 

(Calculation 1,203 x 10.9%)

 

Estimated number of food insecure older adults in Carson County = 131

 

Source 1 = https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2021/overall/texas

Sub source 1 = https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2021/overall/texas/county/carson

Source 2 = https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/TX/PST045223

Sub source 2 = https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/carsoncountytexas,TX/PST045223

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