Carson County Population = 5,878 (Source 1)

% of persons 65+ = 21.0% (Source 1)

Estimated number of older adults living in Carson County = 1,234

 

Carson County Food Insecurity rate = 12.9% (Source 2)

 

(Calculation 1,234 x 12.9%)

 

Estimated number of food insecure older adults in Carson County = 159

 

Source 1 = https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2022/overall/texas

Sub source 1 = https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2022/overall/texas/county/carson

Source 2 = https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045224

Sub source 2 = https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/carsoncountytexas/PST045224

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​(Updated February 2025)​