Women Aged 18 and Older, by Area of Residence* and Age, 2005

Women Aged 18 and Older, by Area of Residence* and Age, 2005
Age Group Percent of Women
Non-Metropolitan Statistical Area (Non-MSA) Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
18-34 Years 25.6% 30.6%
35-54 Years 37.2% 37.8%
55-64 Years 14.7% 14.4%
65 Years and Older 22.5% 17.2%

*A metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is defined as a core area containing a large population nucleus together with adjacent communities having a high degree of economic and social integration with that core. All counties within a metropolitan statistical area are classified as metropolitan. Counties not within a metropolitan statistical area are considered non-metropolitan.

Source: U.S. Agency for Health Care Research and Quality. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) 2005. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.

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