Initial Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Economy More Widespread Than on Mortality

Pandemic impact on mortality and economy varies across age groups and geographies. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Initial Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Economy More Widespread Than on Mortality The initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. economy was widespread and affected people across all age groups and all states while the initial mortality impact targeted mostly older people in just a few states according to independent research by the U.S. Census Bureau. During April 2020, the first full month of the pandemic, the United States experienced an additional 2.4 deaths per 10,000 individuals beyond predictions based on historical mortality trends. This was a 33% increase in all-cause national mortality — deaths caused directly or indirectly by the coronavirus. Read More These additional deaths during the early days of the pandemic were highly concentrated in older age groups and in a few states. Recent research examined the relationship between the pandemic's mortality and economic impacts across different age groups and geography. Continue reading to learn more about: Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Impacts varied by geography Different patterns by age Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Indirect Impact of COVID-19 Results in Higher Pandemic Death Toll: Independent Census Bureau research shows racial disparities in U.S. COVID-19 mortality rates and a higher death toll indirectly related to the pandemic. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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