Section 2: Functioning - Compendium (2026)

This section expands upon Section 1: Population and Prevalence to provide more details about prevalence by disability types. Here, the prevalence of people with multiple disability types, specifically those who have a functional limitation (vision, hearing, ambulatory, or cognitive disabilities) as well as an activity of daily living disability (self-care disabilities) and/or an instrumental activity of daily living disability (independent living disabilities). Self-care disabilities are defined as difficulties with activities that promote well-being and health, such as bathing or dressing. Independent living disabilities are defined as difficulties with doing activities alone that promote self-determination and self-respect, such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping. Activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living can be proxies for whether the environment is enabling or disabling. For example, a person with vision disabilities may identify as also having self-care disabilities in an unsupportive environment but may not report a self-care disability in an environment with adequate accommodation. Self-care and independent living disabilities can occur at the same time or exclusive of one another (e.g., an individual can have difficulties bathing but is able to go shopping alone).

The source of these data is the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Statistics for people with disabilities (disability status or disability type) are based on having responded ‘yes’ to a series of questions within the American Community Survey (go to the glossary for more details). Please note that this section focuses on people ages 18-64.

Tables

Table 2.1: In 2024, in the United States an estimated 459,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had both hearing disabilities and self-care disabilities (11.4%); 786,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had both hearing disabilities and independent living disabilities (19.5%). Table 2.1 Functioning - Civilians with Hearing and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.2: In 2024, in the United States an estimated 385,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had hearing disabilities and both self-care disabilities and independent living disabilities (9.6%); 73,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community with hearing disabilities had self-care disabilities but not independent living disabilities (1.8%); 401,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community with hearing disabilities had independent living disabilities but not self-care disabilities (10%). Table 2.2 Functioning - Civilians with Hearing and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.3: In 2024, in the United States an estimated 637,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had both vision disabilities and self-care disabilities (14.5%); 1,164,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had both vision disabilities and independent living disabilities (26.5%). Table 2.3 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.4: In 2024, in the United States an estimated 555,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had vision disabilities and both self-care disabilities and independent living disabilities (12.6%); 82,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community with vision disabilities had self-care disabilities but not independent living disabilities (1.9%); 608,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community with vision disabilities had independent living disabilities but not self-care disabilities (13.8%). Table 2.4 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.5: In 2024, in the United States an estimated 2,679,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had both ambulatory disabilities and self-care disabilities (31.5%); 3,856,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had both ambulatory disabilities and independent living disabilities (45.3%). Table 2.5 Functioning - Civilians with Ambulatory and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.6: In 2024, in the United States an estimated 2,201,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had ambulatory disabilities and both self-care disabilities and independent living disabilities (25.8%); 478,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community with ambulatory disabilities had self-care disabilities but not independent living disabilities (5.6%); 1,656,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community with ambulatory disabilities had independent living disabilities but not self-care disabilities (19.4%). Table 2.6 Functioning - Civilians with Ambulatory and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.7: In 2024, in the United States an estimated 1,907,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had both cognitive disabilities and self-care disabilities (17.3%); 5,000,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had both cognitive disabilities and independent living disabilities (45.4%). Table 2.7 Functioning - Civilians with Cognitive and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.8: In 2024, in the United States an estimated 1,714,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community had cognitive disabilities and both self-care disabilities and independent living disabilities (15.6%); 193,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community with cognitive disabilities had self-care disabilities but not independent living disabilities (1.8%); 3,285,000 civilians ages 18-64 living in the community with cognitive disabilities had independent living disabilities but not self-care disabilities (29.9%). Table 2.8 Functioning - Civilians with Cognitive and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.1 Functioning - Civilians with Hearing and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.1 Functioning - Civilians with Hearing and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
Total Hearing Dis.
With Self-Care Dis.
With Independent Living Dis.
# ME# # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 4,025,000 49,000 459,000 18,000 11.4 0.4 786,000 24,000 19.5 0.5
Alabama 83,000 9,000 11,000 3,000 13.1 3.2 19,000 4,000 22.3 3.9
Alaska 13,000 4,000 700 600 5.0 4.7 2,000 1,100 15.5 7.8
Arizona 97,000 8,000 10,000 2,000 10.2 2.5 16,000 4,000 16.8 3.5
Arkansas 49,000 6,000 7,000 2,000 13.7 3.9 12,000 3,000 23.6 5.2
California 383,000 13,000 57,000 6,000 14.8 1.6 84,000 7,000 21.8 1.8
Colorado 71,000 6,000 8,000 2,000 11.3 3.4 12,000 3,000 16.8 3.6
Connecticut 25,000 4,000 3,000 1,000 11.0 4.8 6,000 2,000 23.8 6.4
Delaware 11,000 3,000 2,000 2,100 14.1 13.8 2,000 1,300 17.5 10.3
District of Columbia 6,000 3,000 1,000 1,230 17.2 18.4 900 1,100 15.2 14.7
Florida 241,000 13,000 30,000 5,000 12.5 1.8 49,000 6,000 20.1 2.1
Georgia 130,000 10,000 14,000 3,000 10.7 2.1 27,000 5,000 20.5 3.0
Hawaii 12,000 3,000 600 600 5.1 5.7 2,000 1,200 15.6 8.1
Idaho 27,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 3.6 2.5 3,000 1,000 12.1 3.7
Illinois 131,000 10,000 14,000 3,000 10.6 2.2 27,000 5,000 20.7 3.1
Indiana 92,000 9,000 10,000 3,000 10.4 2.7 20,000 4,000 21.6 3.8
Iowa 41,000 7,000 2,000 2,000 5.9 3.2 6,000 2,000 14.4 5.1
Kansas 43,000 6,000 5,000 2,000 10.6 3.7 7,000 2,000 16.4 4.6
Kentucky 86,000 7,000 9,000 2,000 10.3 2.2 20,000 3,000 23.7 3.2
Louisiana 65,000 7,000 9,000 3,000 13.5 4.2 12,000 3,000 18.9 4.2
Maine 23,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 5.1 3.5 2,000 2,000 10.4 5.0
Maryland 62,000 7,000 7,000 3,000 10.6 4.1 12,000 3,000 19.8 4.6
Massachusetts 62,000 6,000 8,000 3,000 12.1 3.6 12,000 3,000 19.5 4.1
Michigan 125,000 8,000 12,000 3,000 9.9 2.1 23,000 4,000 18.5 2.8
Minnesota 59,000 7,000 6,000 3,000 10.5 4.0 9,000 3,000 15.1 4.8
Mississippi 40,000 4,000 5,000 2,000 11.1 3.5 9,000 2,000 21.2 4.0
Missouri 91,000 8,000 8,000 2,000 8.4 2.3 15,000 4,000 16.9 3.5
Montana 19,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 5.0 4.9 3,000 2,000 15.4 8.5
Nebraska 27,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 10.0 6.4 4,000 2,000 14.8 6.5
Nevada 51,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 10.0 2.8 9,000 3,000 17.8 4.4
New Hampshire 20,000 3,000 2,000 1,500 8.7 6.4 3,000 2,000 14.1 6.9
New Jersey 74,000 7,000 9,000 2,000 12.0 2.7 13,000 3,000 17.7 3.1
New Mexico 43,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 10.9 4.7 12,000 3,000 27.4 5.8
New York 180,000 11,000 23,000 4,000 12.8 2.3 40,000 6,000 22.4 2.7
North Carolina 143,000 10,000 18,000 4,000 12.3 2.1 30,000 4,000 20.8 2.6
North Dakota 9,000 3,000 500 510 5.6 7.3 700 500 8.3 6.8
Ohio 156,000 9,000 19,000 4,000 12.4 2.0 31,000 5,000 19.9 2.5
Oklahoma 80,000 7,000 9,000 2,000 10.9 2.8 13,000 3,000 16.6 3.5
Oregon 67,000 6,000 7,000 2,000 11.1 3.0 14,000 4,000 21.5 4.4
Pennsylvania 153,000 10,000 19,000 4,000 12.1 2.7 29,000 5,000 19.0 3.1
Rhode Island 10,000 3,000 500 780 4.7 8.9 2,000 1,800 15.9 13.6
South Carolina 67,000 7,000 7,000 2,000 9.7 2.6 14,000 3,000 20.3 4.2
South Dakota 11,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 8.7 5.6 2,000 1,200 14.0 6.9
Tennessee 102,000 8,000 11,000 3,000 10.7 2.6 18,000 3,000 17.4 2.7
Texas 391,000 15,000 50,000 7,000 12.7 1.5 79,000 8,000 20.2 1.8
Utah 35,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 9.3 5.5 7,000 2,000 20.1 6.3
Vermont 9,000 3,000 1,000 1,030 13.6 13.4 2,000 1,700 17.9 12.5
Virginia 91,000 9,000 9,000 3,000 9.5 2.4 15,000 3,000 16.7 2.7
Washington 103,000 8,000 9,000 3,000 8.8 2.7 17,000 4,000 16.3 3.3
West Virginia 33,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 10.4 3.6 7,000 2,000 21.3 5.2
Wisconsin 69,000 8,000 6,000 3,000 9.4 3.2 13,000 4,000 18.1 4.5
Wyoming 11,000 2,000 500 400 4.8 4.7 1,000 1,000 13.9 6.8
Puerto Rico 48,000 6,000 12,000 4,000 25.8 7.4 19,000 5,000 39.1 7.4
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 2.1). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 2.2 Functioning - Civilians with Hearing and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.2 Functioning - Civilians with Hearing and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
With Self-Care and Ind. Living Dis.
With Self-Care Dis. Only
With Ind. Living Dis. Only
# ME# % ME% # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 385,000 17,000 9.6 0.4 73,000 6,000 1.8 0.2 401,000 14,000 10.0 0.3
Alabama 9,000 3,000 11.3 3.1 2,000 1,200 1.9 1.1 9,000 3,000 11.0 2.6
Alaska 300 400 2.5 3.0 300 400 2.5 3.2 2,000 1,400 13.0 7.9
Arizona 9,000 3,000 9.0 2.5 1,000 1,000 1.3 0.7 8,000 2,000 7.8 2.2
Arkansas 6,000 2,000 11.6 3.6 1,000 1,000 2.1 2.0 6,000 2,000 12.0 3.8
California 51,000 6,000 13.2 1.4 6,000 2,000 1.6 0.5 33,000 5,000 8.6 1.2
Colorado 7,000 2,000 9.8 3.4 1,000 1,000 1.5 1.3 5,000 2,000 7.0 2.6
Connecticut 3,000 2,000 9.9 4.5 300 300 1.2 1.4 4,000 2,000 14.0 5.8
Delaware 1,000 1,000 9.7 8.2 500 870 4.3 8.5 900 1,100 7.8 7.8
District of Columbia 500 800 8.1 14.4 600 1,400 9.1 16.1 400 600 7.1 11.2
Florida 26,000 4,000 10.6 1.6 5,000 2,000 1.9 0.9 23,000 4,000 9.5 1.7
Georgia 11,000 3,000 8.8 1.9 2,000 1,000 1.9 0.8 15,000 3,000 11.7 2.4
Hawaii 400 500 3.4 5.0 200 400 1.8 4.5 1,000 1,000 12.3 7.1
Idaho 900 600 3.2 2.4 90 210 0.3 1.0 2,000 1,000 8.8 3.6
Illinois 12,000 3,000 9.3 2.2 2,000 1,300 1.3 0.9 15,000 3,000 11.4 2.4
Indiana 8,000 2,000 8.6 2.4 2,000 1,400 1.9 1.4 12,000 3,000 13.1 3.2
Iowa 2,000 1,100 5.0 3.1 400 450 0.9 1.1 4,000 2,000 9.4 4.4
Kansas 3,000 1,000 7.3 2.9 1,000 1,000 3.2 2.5 4,000 2,000 9.1 4.1
Kentucky 8,000 2,000 9.0 2.4 1,000 1,000 1.3 0.9 13,000 3,000 14.7 3.2
Louisiana 7,000 3,000 10.6 3.7 2,000 1,200 3.0 1.8 5,000 2,000 8.4 2.9
Maine 900 1,100 4.0 3.5 200 300 1.0 1.5 1,000 1,000 6.3 4.4
Maryland 6,000 2,000 9.6 4.1 600 520 1.0 1.0 6,000 2,000 10.1 3.6
Massachusetts 6,000 3,000 10.3 3.5 1,000 1,000 1.8 1.9 6,000 2,000 9.2 3.0
Michigan 9,000 2,000 7.2 1.6 3,000 2,000 2.7 1.5 14,000 3,000 11.3 2.3
Minnesota 4,000 2,000 7.2 3.7 2,000 1,200 3.3 2.3 5,000 3,000 7.9 3.9
Mississippi 4,000 2,000 9.2 3.2 800 600 2.0 1.6 5,000 2,000 12.0 3.8
Missouri 6,000 2,000 6.9 2.2 1,000 1,000 1.4 1.1 9,000 2,000 9.9 2.8
Montana 900 1,100 4.8 4.8 30 70 0.2 0.6 2,000 1,200 10.6 6.9
Nebraska 2,000 1,300 7.2 4.9 700 1,300 2.7 4.7 2,000 1,300 7.5 5.3
Nevada 4,000 1,000 7.4 2.4 1,000 1,000 2.5 2.5 5,000 2,000 10.4 4.0
New Hampshire 2,000 1,500 8.3 6.2 70 170 0.4 1.4 1,000 1,000 5.7 4.4
New Jersey 8,000 2,000 10.5 2.6 1,000 1,000 1.5 1.3 5,000 2,000 7.2 1.8
New Mexico 4,000 2,000 9.4 4.5 700 500 1.6 1.3 8,000 3,000 18.0 5.4
New York 20,000 4,000 11.1 2.2 3,000 2,000 1.7 0.9 20,000 4,000 11.3 2.1
North Carolina 15,000 3,000 10.3 2.1 3,000 1,000 2.0 1.0 15,000 3,000 10.5 2.1
North Dakota 400 500 4.9 7.2 60 140 0.7 1.8 300 310 3.3 4.1
Ohio 16,000 3,000 10.1 2.0 4,000 2,000 2.3 1.1 15,000 3,000 9.8 1.9
Oklahoma 7,000 2,000 8.6 2.5 2,000 1,200 2.3 1.4 6,000 3,000 8.1 2.7
Oregon 6,000 3,000 9.7 3.1 900 1,100 1.4 1.2 8,000 2,000 11.9 3.4
Pennsylvania 16,000 4,000 10.6 2.5 2,000 2,000 1.6 0.9 13,000 3,000 8.4 1.9
Rhode Island 500 780 4.7 8.9 0 0 0.0 * 1,000 1,000 11.2 10.7
South Carolina 6,000 2,000 8.4 2.6 800 500 1.2 0.9 8,000 2,000 11.9 3.3
South Dakota 900 500 8.5 5.5 20 60 0.2 0.9 600 510 5.5 5.4
Tennessee 8,000 2,000 7.9 2.2 3,000 1,000 2.7 1.3 10,000 2,000 9.5 2.2
Texas 42,000 5,000 10.7 1.3 8,000 3,000 1.9 0.7 37,000 5,000 9.4 1.3
Utah 3,000 2,000 8.6 5.6 300 310 0.7 1.0 4,000 2,000 11.5 4.8
Vermont 1,000 1,150 11.6 13.7 200 390 2.0 5.0 500 500 6.2 6.8
Virginia 7,000 2,000 8.0 2.3 1,000 1,000 1.4 1.1 8,000 2,000 8.7 2.0
Washington 8,000 3,000 7.4 2.6 1,000 1,000 1.3 0.9 9,000 2,000 8.9 2.4
West Virginia 3,000 1,000 8.0 3.1 800 700 2.5 2.4 4,000 2,000 13.3 4.5
Wisconsin 5,000 2,000 7.1 2.9 2,000 1,500 2.3 1.7 8,000 3,000 11.0 3.8
Wyoming 500 400 4.8 4.7 0 0 0.0 * 1,000 1,000 9.1 7.2
Puerto Rico 11,000 4,000 23.4 7.3 1,000 1,000 2.4 1.7 8,000 3,000 15.7 4.8
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
*Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 2.2). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 2.3 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.3 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
Total Vision Dis.
With Self-Care Dis.
With Independent Living Dis.
# ME# # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 4,395,000 69,000 637,000 23,000 14.5 0.5 1,164,000 32,000 26.5 0.6
Alabama 88,000 8,000 16,000 4,000 17.9 4.1 27,000 5,000 31.3 4.0
Alaska 14,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 8.9 8.4 2,000 2,000 16.0 9.9
Arizona 109,000 10,000 13,000 3,000 11.6 2.2 28,000 5,000 25.9 3.6
Arkansas 54,000 7,000 10,000 3,000 18.6 5.0 20,000 4,000 37.6 5.5
California 436,000 18,000 75,000 8,000 17.1 1.6 120,000 10,000 27.6 1.9
Colorado 65,000 7,000 10,000 3,000 14.8 3.3 14,000 3,000 21.9 4.4
Connecticut 35,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 13.9 4.8 10,000 3,000 28.0 6.4
Delaware 13,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 11.4 8.4 3,000 2,000 26.8 11.3
District of Columbia 11,000 3,000 2,000 2,000 18.8 14.0 3,000 2,000 28.0 14.8
Florida 275,000 16,000 38,000 5,000 13.8 1.8 68,000 8,000 24.6 2.4
Georgia 162,000 13,000 17,000 4,000 10.7 2.0 37,000 5,000 22.9 2.8
Hawaii 13,000 3,000 600 560 5.0 5.5 2,000 1,100 14.7 8.3
Idaho 25,000 4,000 2,000 1,200 7.6 4.7 6,000 2,000 24.4 7.1
Illinois 144,000 11,000 18,000 4,000 12.6 2.4 35,000 5,000 24.1 3.2
Indiana 105,000 8,000 16,000 3,000 14.9 2.9 27,000 5,000 25.8 3.8
Iowa 33,000 6,000 2,000 1,000 6.6 3.2 6,000 2,000 18.7 5.7
Kansas 32,000 5,000 4,000 2,000 12.1 4.1 7,000 3,000 23.3 5.5
Kentucky 87,000 7,000 13,000 3,000 15.5 3.2 25,000 4,000 28.7 3.9
Louisiana 92,000 10,000 13,000 4,000 13.7 3.8 25,000 5,000 27.6 4.4
Maine 16,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 7.4 4.1 4,000 2,000 22.4 7.8
Maryland 69,000 8,000 8,000 3,000 11.6 3.7 22,000 5,000 31.4 4.8
Massachusetts 66,000 6,000 10,000 3,000 15.7 3.2 18,000 4,000 27.4 5.3
Michigan 118,000 10,000 19,000 4,000 16.0 3.2 36,000 5,000 30.2 3.8
Minnesota 48,000 7,000 7,000 3,000 15.2 4.9 14,000 4,000 28.4 6.4
Mississippi 67,000 7,000 9,000 2,000 12.9 3.0 15,000 3,000 21.6 3.7
Missouri 94,000 9,000 12,000 3,000 13.0 3.1 26,000 4,000 27.6 4.5
Montana 12,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 8.7 8.1 4,000 2,000 34.1 12.2
Nebraska 22,000 5,000 4,000 2,000 16.5 8.1 6,000 3,000 26.0 9.7
Nevada 62,000 8,000 7,000 2,000 10.8 2.6 13,000 4,000 20.8 5.0
New Hampshire 16,000 4,000 2,000 1,400 9.5 6.5 4,000 2,000 23.2 10.2
New Jersey 107,000 10,000 16,000 4,000 14.6 2.9 23,000 4,000 21.9 3.0
New Mexico 42,000 5,000 6,000 3,000 14.6 6.0 12,000 3,000 29.3 6.3
New York 238,000 15,000 37,000 6,000 15.4 1.9 64,000 7,000 26.7 2.5
North Carolina 156,000 12,000 22,000 4,000 13.8 2.5 38,000 5,000 24.5 3.0
North Dakota 7,000 3,000 1,000 1,200 16.3 19.1 2,000 1,600 27.7 17.1
Ohio 146,000 12,000 23,000 4,000 15.9 2.3 44,000 6,000 30.0 3.4
Oklahoma 77,000 8,000 12,000 3,000 15.8 3.4 20,000 4,000 25.5 4.1
Oregon 51,000 6,000 9,000 3,000 17.4 5.2 16,000 4,000 32.3 5.5
Pennsylvania 158,000 13,000 27,000 5,000 17.1 2.9 45,000 7,000 28.6 3.3
Rhode Island 13,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 10.5 8.3 4,000 2,000 29.9 13.1
South Carolina 77,000 9,000 10,000 3,000 12.7 3.2 19,000 4,000 24.4 4.1
South Dakota 11,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 9.0 8.0 2,000 1,000 19.4 10.7
Tennessee 108,000 10,000 14,000 3,000 12.9 2.2 31,000 4,000 28.9 2.9
Texas 493,000 22,000 72,000 8,000 14.6 1.5 121,000 11,000 24.5 1.7
Utah 31,000 4,000 5,000 2,000 16.6 4.4 8,000 2,000 26.4 7.6
Vermont 5,000 2,000 1,000 1,050 22.8 19.5 2,000 1,600 34.9 18.3
Virginia 106,000 10,000 14,000 3,000 13.2 2.3 26,000 4,000 24.8 3.4
Washington 89,000 8,000 16,000 4,000 18.4 3.3 29,000 5,000 32.6 4.2
West Virginia 33,000 5,000 6,000 2,000 18.9 5.2 12,000 3,000 37.2 6.2
Wisconsin 59,000 9,000 8,000 3,000 14.0 4.8 16,000 4,000 27.6 5.8
Wyoming 5,000 1,000 300 300 6.9 6.0 2,000 1,300 32.1 13.6
Puerto Rico 99,000 10,000 19,000 5,000 18.8 3.7 31,000 6,000 30.9 4.5
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 2.3). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 2.4 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.4 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
With Self-Care and Ind. Living Dis.
With Self-Care Dis. Only
With Ind. Living Dis. Only
# ME# % ME% # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 555,000 22,000 12.6 0.5 82,000 7,000 1.9 0.2 608,000 23,000 13.8 0.5
Alabama 13,000 3,000 14.4 3.2 3,000 3,000 3.5 3.3 15,000 3,000 16.8 3.2
Alaska 1,000 1,000 7.5 8.0 200 300 1.5 2.5 1,000 1,000 8.6 7.3
Arizona 12,000 3,000 10.7 2.3 1,000 1,000 0.9 0.6 17,000 4,000 15.2 3.4
Arkansas 9,000 3,000 16.4 4.8 1,000 1,000 2.2 1.6 11,000 3,000 21.1 4.6
California 68,000 8,000 15.6 1.6 7,000 2,000 1.5 0.5 52,000 6,000 12.0 1.3
Colorado 8,000 3,000 13.1 3.3 1,000 1,000 1.7 1.8 6,000 2,000 8.8 2.9
Connecticut 5,000 2,000 13.5 4.7 200 240 0.5 0.7 5,000 2,000 14.5 5.1
Delaware 1,000 1,000 10.8 8.0 80 170 0.6 1.7 2,000 1,500 16.0 10.4
District of Columbia 1,000 2,000 13.1 11.6 600 1,400 5.7 10.8 2,000 2,250 14.9 16.6
Florida 31,000 5,000 11.3 1.7 7,000 3,000 2.4 0.9 36,000 6,000 13.3 1.9
Georgia 15,000 3,000 9.3 1.8 2,000 1,000 1.5 0.7 22,000 3,000 13.6 1.9
Hawaii 400 380 2.8 3.2 300 510 2.2 5.5 2,000 1,400 11.9 7.9
Idaho 2,000 1,300 6.7 4.4 200 500 0.9 2.4 4,000 2,000 17.7 6.9
Illinois 16,000 3,000 11.2 2.1 2,000 1,000 1.5 0.8 19,000 4,000 12.9 2.8
Indiana 14,000 3,000 13.0 2.7 2,000 1,000 1.9 0.9 14,000 4,000 12.8 2.9
Iowa 2,000 1,000 5.5 3.0 300 400 1.0 1.3 4,000 2,000 13.2 5.6
Kansas 3,000 1,000 9.2 3.1 900 1,100 2.9 2.6 4,000 2,000 14.1 5.2
Kentucky 10,000 3,000 11.7 3.0 3,000 2,000 3.8 1.8 15,000 4,000 17.0 3.5
Louisiana 10,000 3,000 11.0 3.5 2,000 2,000 2.6 1.4 15,000 4,000 16.6 3.3
Maine 900 1,100 5.9 3.9 300 240 1.6 1.4 3,000 2,000 16.6 8.1
Maryland 7,000 3,000 10.5 3.6 800 600 1.1 0.9 14,000 4,000 20.9 4.4
Massachusetts 9,000 2,000 13.3 3.2 2,000 1,600 2.4 2.1 9,000 3,000 14.1 4.5
Michigan 17,000 4,000 14.2 3.1 2,000 2,000 1.8 1.4 19,000 3,000 16.0 2.7
Minnesota 6,000 2,000 11.7 4.2 2,000 1,500 3.6 2.9 8,000 3,000 16.7 6.1
Mississippi 7,000 2,000 10.2 3.0 2,000 1,100 2.7 1.6 8,000 2,000 11.4 2.7
Missouri 10,000 3,000 10.9 2.9 2,000 1,300 2.1 1.6 16,000 4,000 16.7 3.6
Montana 800 1,200 7.1 7.7 200 340 1.6 4.0 3,000 2,000 27.0 11.9
Nebraska 3,000 2,000 13.2 7.1 700 1,300 3.4 4.1 3,000 2,100 12.8 9.0
Nevada 6,000 2,000 9.3 2.7 900 1,100 1.5 1.4 7,000 3,000 11.5 4.5
New Hampshire 2,000 1,500 9.3 6.5 40 80 0.2 0.7 2,000 2,000 14.0 8.7
New Jersey 14,000 3,000 13.0 2.7 2,000 1,300 1.6 1.0 9,000 3,000 8.9 2.5
New Mexico 6,000 3,000 13.3 5.7 600 520 1.3 1.4 7,000 2,000 16.0 4.3
New York 34,000 5,000 14.3 1.9 3,000 2,000 1.1 0.7 30,000 5,000 12.4 1.9
North Carolina 18,000 4,000 11.8 2.5 3,000 1,000 2.0 0.9 20,000 4,000 12.7 2.3
North Dakota 1,000 1,200 16.3 19.1 0 0 0.0 * 800 1,200 11.4 11.5
Ohio 21,000 4,000 14.5 2.2 2,000 1,100 1.4 0.9 23,000 4,000 15.6 2.7
Oklahoma 11,000 3,000 13.7 3.3 2,000 1,400 2.1 1.5 9,000 2,000 11.8 2.9
Oregon 8,000 3,000 15.4 5.0 1,000 1,000 2.0 1.6 9,000 3,000 16.8 4.2
Pennsylvania 24,000 5,000 15.0 2.7 3,000 2,000 2.1 1.3 21,000 5,000 13.6 2.4
Rhode Island 1,000 1,000 9.1 8.2 200 410 1.3 3.5 3,000 2,100 20.8 12.7
South Carolina 9,000 3,000 11.2 3.0 1,000 1,000 1.5 1.1 10,000 3,000 13.3 3.2
South Dakota 1,000 1,000 9.0 8.0 0 0 0.0 * 1,000 1,000 10.4 9.0
Tennessee 12,000 2,000 11.1 2.1 2,000 1,100 1.8 1.1 19,000 3,000 17.8 2.7
Texas 63,000 8,000 12.7 1.4 9,000 2,000 1.8 0.5 58,000 6,000 11.8 1.1
Utah 5,000 1,000 15.2 4.0 400 500 1.4 2.0 3,000 2,000 11.2 6.1
Vermont 1,000 1,190 20.0 20.4 100 300 2.8 5.6 800 700 14.9 13.6
Virginia 12,000 2,000 11.4 2.2 2,000 1,100 1.8 1.0 14,000 3,000 13.4 2.7
Washington 14,000 4,000 15.4 3.3 3,000 2,200 2.9 2.4 15,000 3,000 17.1 3.1
West Virginia 6,000 2,000 16.7 5.0 800 710 2.3 2.3 7,000 2,000 20.6 5.3
Wisconsin 8,000 3,000 12.8 4.6 700 500 1.2 1.0 9,000 3,000 14.8 4.9
Wyoming 300 300 6.9 6.0 0 0 0.0 * 1,000 1,000 25.1 14.3
Puerto Rico 16,000 4,000 16.5 3.4 2,000 1,000 2.3 1.3 14,000 4,000 14.4 3.4
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
*Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 2.4). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 2.5 Functioning - Civilians with Ambulatory and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.5 Functioning - Civilians with Ambulatory and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
Total Ambulatory Dis.
With Self-Care Dis.
With Independent Living Dis.
# ME# # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 8,516,000 68,000 2,679,000 41,000 31.5 0.4 3,856,000 44,000 45.3 0.4
Alabama 188,000 10,000 53,000 6,000 28.3 2.5 81,000 7,000 43.2 2.7
Alaska 20,000 4,000 7,000 3,000 32.7 11.1 8,000 3,000 39.8 12.2
Arizona 183,000 11,000 52,000 6,000 28.4 2.6 78,000 8,000 43.0 2.8
Arkansas 123,000 10,000 36,000 5,000 29.1 3.2 50,000 6,000 40.9 3.2
California 828,000 23,000 306,000 14,000 37.0 1.4 416,000 18,000 50.2 1.4
Colorado 109,000 10,000 37,000 5,000 33.8 3.3 54,000 7,000 48.9 3.5
Connecticut 64,000 7,000 19,000 4,000 29.4 5.0 28,000 4,000 43.8 4.9
Delaware 25,000 5,000 8,000 3,000 31.1 8.4 12,000 3,000 49.0 8.3
District of Columbia 15,000 4,000 6,000 3,000 37.4 11.7 7,000 4,000 49.1 12.9
Florida 542,000 21,000 177,000 12,000 32.6 1.6 241,000 14,000 44.5 1.6
Georgia 301,000 15,000 85,000 8,000 28.3 2.3 127,000 11,000 42.3 2.8
Hawaii 24,000 3,000 6,000 2,000 25.1 7.6 10,000 2,000 40.7 6.4
Idaho 49,000 6,000 14,000 3,000 28.2 5.3 21,000 4,000 41.9 5.4
Illinois 289,000 13,000 92,000 8,000 31.9 2.5 129,000 9,000 44.8 2.5
Indiana 204,000 12,000 63,000 6,000 30.8 2.6 91,000 8,000 44.7 2.6
Iowa 69,000 7,000 21,000 4,000 30.0 4.2 29,000 4,000 41.9 4.3
Kansas 69,000 8,000 21,000 4,000 29.9 4.0 28,000 5,000 41.1 4.2
Kentucky 191,000 10,000 51,000 5,000 26.7 2.4 83,000 8,000 43.3 2.8
Louisiana 151,000 11,000 47,000 6,000 31.3 2.8 65,000 7,000 43.3 3.2
Maine 34,000 6,000 8,000 2,000 23.6 6.0 16,000 4,000 48.2 6.5
Maryland 145,000 10,000 39,000 6,000 27.1 3.4 61,000 6,000 41.7 3.5
Massachusetts 152,000 8,000 52,000 6,000 34.4 3.1 75,000 7,000 49.1 3.3
Michigan 275,000 15,000 87,000 7,000 31.5 2.3 127,000 9,000 46.0 2.3
Minnesota 101,000 9,000 34,000 6,000 34.0 4.4 46,000 7,000 45.5 4.2
Mississippi 121,000 7,000 35,000 4,000 28.8 3.0 54,000 5,000 44.9 3.0
Missouri 185,000 11,000 53,000 5,000 28.6 2.4 82,000 8,000 44.4 3.0
Montana 26,000 5,000 8,000 3,000 30.0 8.2 12,000 4,000 47.1 8.7
Nebraska 38,000 5,000 13,000 3,000 34.2 5.9 16,000 3,000 41.5 6.3
Nevada 91,000 7,000 28,000 4,000 30.9 3.3 41,000 5,000 45.4 3.9
New Hampshire 36,000 6,000 9,000 3,000 26.1 6.2 15,000 4,000 40.7 8.1
New Jersey 172,000 10,000 58,000 6,000 33.5 2.7 79,000 7,000 46.0 3.3
New Mexico 73,000 6,000 21,000 4,000 29.4 5.0 34,000 6,000 46.2 5.7
New York 501,000 20,000 172,000 9,000 34.4 1.7 253,000 12,000 50.5 1.9
North Carolina 306,000 14,000 89,000 8,000 29.0 1.9 130,000 10,000 42.6 2.6
North Dakota 15,000 3,000 4,000 1,000 27.0 8.9 7,000 2,000 47.5 10.5
Ohio 330,000 13,000 103,000 9,000 31.3 2.2 149,000 9,000 45.1 2.3
Oklahoma 142,000 10,000 37,000 5,000 26.3 3.0 62,000 6,000 43.6 3.6
Oregon 110,000 8,000 42,000 6,000 38.0 4.1 55,000 7,000 50.3 4.1
Pennsylvania 340,000 18,000 107,000 10,000 31.5 2.3 162,000 10,000 47.8 2.2
Rhode Island 23,000 4,000 9,000 3,000 38.6 8.4 12,000 3,000 51.6 8.5
South Carolina 165,000 10,000 47,000 7,000 28.8 3.5 64,000 7,000 38.9 3.5
South Dakota 22,000 4,000 7,000 2,000 31.2 8.7 11,000 4,000 48.0 9.9
Tennessee 222,000 11,000 64,000 7,000 29.0 2.6 100,000 8,000 45.1 2.4
Texas 751,000 20,000 234,000 12,000 31.2 1.5 324,000 15,000 43.2 1.6
Utah 60,000 6,000 21,000 4,000 34.3 5.2 26,000 4,000 43.6 5.8
Vermont 13,000 3,000 5,000 2,000 36.2 11.5 5,000 2,000 42.3 11.9
Virginia 207,000 12,000 59,000 6,000 28.3 2.1 85,000 7,000 41.0 2.3
Washington 188,000 12,000 63,000 6,000 33.2 2.8 85,000 7,000 45.1 2.8
West Virginia 75,000 6,000 27,000 5,000 35.4 4.1 37,000 5,000 49.2 4.5
Wisconsin 138,000 10,000 41,000 6,000 29.9 3.5 64,000 8,000 46.8 4.0
Wyoming 13,000 3,000 3,000 1,000 20.8 8.2 5,000 2,000 41.0 8.7
Puerto Rico 141,000 10,000 54,000 7,000 38.2 3.4 66,000 9,000 46.9 4.1
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 2.5). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 2.6 Functioning - Civilians with Ambulatory and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.6 Functioning - Civilians with Ambulatory and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
With Self-Care and Ind. Living Dis.
With Self-Care Dis. Only
With Ind. Living Dis. Only
# ME# % ME% # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 2,201,000 34,000 25.8 0.4 478,000 19,000 5.6 0.2 1,656,000 34,000 19.4 0.4
Alabama 45,000 6,000 23.6 2.6 9,000 2,000 4.6 1.1 37,000 5,000 19.6 1.9
Alaska 5,000 3,000 26.2 11.3 1,000 1,000 6.6 4.3 3,000 2,200 13.7 9.7
Arizona 43,000 5,000 23.5 2.6 9,000 2,000 4.9 1.1 36,000 5,000 19.5 2.4
Arkansas 29,000 4,000 23.4 2.4 7,000 2,000 5.7 1.8 22,000 4,000 17.5 2.5
California 258,000 14,000 31.2 1.4 48,000 6,000 5.9 0.7 158,000 11,000 19.0 1.1
Colorado 31,000 5,000 28.3 3.4 6,000 2,000 5.5 2.0 23,000 5,000 20.6 3.1
Connecticut 16,000 3,000 25.2 4.6 3,000 2,000 4.2 2.2 12,000 3,000 18.6 4.0
Delaware 7,000 3,000 27.6 7.7 900 1,100 3.6 4.0 5,000 2,000 21.4 8.0
District of Columbia 4,000 2,000 28.0 10.9 1,000 2,000 9.4 8.8 3,000 2,100 21.1 12.6
Florida 145,000 10,000 26.7 1.4 32,000 5,000 5.9 1.0 96,000 8,000 17.7 1.3
Georgia 70,000 8,000 23.1 2.2 16,000 3,000 5.2 1.0 58,000 7,000 19.2 2.0
Hawaii 4,000 1,000 16.6 5.7 2,000 1,200 8.4 5.1 6,000 2,000 24.0 5.7
Idaho 10,000 3,000 20.4 5.1 4,000 3,000 7.7 5.4 11,000 3,000 21.5 4.8
Illinois 74,000 8,000 25.7 2.4 18,000 3,000 6.2 1.0 55,000 7,000 19.1 2.1
Indiana 50,000 6,000 24.5 2.6 13,000 3,000 6.3 1.5 41,000 5,000 20.1 2.1
Iowa 17,000 4,000 24.1 4.1 4,000 2,000 5.9 2.5 12,000 3,000 17.8 3.8
Kansas 15,000 3,000 22.3 3.5 5,000 2,000 7.6 2.9 13,000 3,000 18.7 3.7
Kentucky 42,000 5,000 22.1 2.3 9,000 2,000 4.7 1.2 41,000 6,000 21.2 2.5
Louisiana 37,000 5,000 24.5 2.6 10,000 3,000 6.8 1.7 28,000 4,000 18.8 2.3
Maine 7,000 2,000 20.6 6.0 1,000 1,000 3.0 1.6 9,000 3,000 27.5 5.8
Maryland 33,000 5,000 22.8 3.0 6,000 2,000 4.3 1.5 28,000 5,000 18.9 3.0
Massachusetts 44,000 6,000 29.3 3.1 8,000 2,000 5.1 1.5 30,000 4,000 19.9 2.5
Michigan 70,000 7,000 25.6 2.3 16,000 4,000 5.9 1.4 56,000 7,000 20.4 2.1
Minnesota 26,000 5,000 25.7 3.7 8,000 3,000 8.3 2.4 20,000 5,000 19.9 4.3
Mississippi 28,000 4,000 23.5 2.8 6,000 2,000 5.3 1.6 26,000 4,000 21.4 3.1
Missouri 44,000 5,000 23.6 2.3 9,000 3,000 5.0 1.2 38,000 6,000 20.7 2.7
Montana 7,000 2,000 26.4 7.6 900 1,100 3.6 3.3 5,000 2,000 20.7 7.1
Nebraska 10,000 3,000 25.3 5.8 3,000 2,000 8.9 4.4 6,000 2,000 16.3 4.4
Nevada 23,000 4,000 25.2 3.7 5,000 2,000 5.6 2.0 18,000 3,000 20.2 3.1
New Hampshire 8,000 2,000 21.5 6.3 2,000 1,400 4.6 3.0 7,000 3,000 19.2 6.6
New Jersey 48,000 6,000 28.1 2.7 9,000 3,000 5.4 1.3 31,000 5,000 17.9 2.8
New Mexico 18,000 3,000 24.6 4.6 4,000 2,000 4.8 2.2 16,000 4,000 21.6 4.7
New York 149,000 9,000 29.7 1.8 24,000 4,000 4.7 0.7 104,000 10,000 20.9 1.7
North Carolina 72,000 7,000 23.4 1.9 17,000 3,000 5.5 1.0 58,000 6,000 19.1 1.7
North Dakota 3,000 2,000 23.2 8.5 600 500 3.9 3.5 4,000 2,000 24.4 10.6
Ohio 83,000 8,000 25.2 2.1 20,000 4,000 6.1 1.0 66,000 6,000 19.9 1.9
Oklahoma 31,000 5,000 21.6 2.9 7,000 2,000 4.7 1.5 31,000 5,000 22.1 2.9
Oregon 35,000 6,000 31.7 4.2 7,000 3,000 6.3 2.3 20,000 4,000 18.6 3.0
Pennsylvania 90,000 9,000 26.6 2.0 17,000 4,000 4.9 1.1 72,000 7,000 21.2 2.2
Rhode Island 7,000 3,000 32.0 8.4 2,000 1,500 6.7 5.0 5,000 2,000 19.6 6.5
South Carolina 36,000 6,000 21.7 3.0 12,000 3,000 7.1 1.7 28,000 5,000 17.2 2.4
South Dakota 6,000 2,000 26.4 7.2 1,000 1,000 4.8 4.7 5,000 2,000 21.6 8.6
Tennessee 53,000 7,000 23.8 2.6 11,000 3,000 5.1 1.1 47,000 5,000 21.3 2.0
Texas 192,000 11,000 25.6 1.4 42,000 5,000 5.6 0.7 132,000 9,000 17.6 1.1
Utah 17,000 3,000 28.7 4.8 3,000 2,000 5.6 3.1 9,000 2,000 14.9 3.7
Vermont 3,000 2,000 27.2 11.6 1,000 1,000 8.9 5.4 2,000 1,000 15.0 8.0
Virginia 47,000 5,000 22.6 1.9 12,000 3,000 5.7 1.2 38,000 5,000 18.4 2.0
Washington 51,000 6,000 26.9 2.7 12,000 3,000 6.3 1.5 34,000 5,000 18.2 2.3
West Virginia 22,000 4,000 29.4 4.3 4,000 2,000 6.0 2.2 15,000 3,000 19.8 3.0
Wisconsin 33,000 5,000 23.7 3.1 8,000 3,000 6.1 1.7 32,000 5,000 23.1 3.2
Wyoming 2,000 1,000 17.1 7.6 500 400 3.7 3.5 3,000 1,000 23.9 9.4
Puerto Rico 44,000 6,000 31.0 3.2 10,000 3,000 7.2 2.1 22,000 5,000 15.8 2.8
Note: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
*Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 2.6). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 2.7 Functioning - Civilians with Cognitive and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.7 Functioning - Civilians with Cognitive and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
Total Cognitive Dis.
With Self-Care Dis.
With Independent Living Dis.
# ME# # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 11,002,000 106,000 1,907,000 38,000 17.3 0.3 5,000,000 70,000 45.4 0.4
Alabama 188,000 11,000 36,000 5,000 19.0 2.2 90,000 8,000 47.6 3.0
Alaska 24,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 17.5 8.1 10,000 4,000 41.5 10.4
Arizona 231,000 14,000 37,000 5,000 15.9 1.8 105,000 9,000 45.4 2.6
Arkansas 132,000 10,000 23,000 4,000 17.6 2.4 62,000 7,000 46.9 3.4
California 1,078,000 29,000 235,000 15,000 21.8 1.2 520,000 21,000 48.3 1.5
Colorado 190,000 13,000 31,000 5,000 16.2 2.0 75,000 7,000 39.5 2.5
Connecticut 113,000 9,000 15,000 3,000 13.3 2.9 49,000 6,000 43.4 3.9
Delaware 34,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 14.5 6.4 16,000 3,000 47.0 7.2
District of Columbia 34,000 6,000 5,000 2,000 15.2 6.2 10,000 3,000 28.3 7.3
Florida 642,000 26,000 120,000 9,000 18.7 1.2 299,000 17,000 46.6 1.9
Georgia 332,000 17,000 60,000 7,000 18.0 1.8 149,000 11,000 45.0 2.4
Hawaii 35,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 13.2 3.2 13,000 2,000 37.0 5.3
Idaho 76,000 7,000 10,000 3,000 12.8 3.2 36,000 5,000 47.1 4.4
Illinois 358,000 17,000 62,000 7,000 17.3 1.6 161,000 11,000 44.9 2.3
Indiana 275,000 14,000 44,000 6,000 16.0 1.9 127,000 9,000 46.2 2.3
Iowa 108,000 9,000 15,000 3,000 14.0 2.6 43,000 6,000 40.3 4.0
Kansas 107,000 12,000 16,000 4,000 15.2 2.8 45,000 7,000 42.1 4.1
Kentucky 210,000 12,000 33,000 4,000 15.8 1.6 95,000 8,000 45.2 2.7
Louisiana 179,000 12,000 30,000 4,000 16.6 2.2 83,000 8,000 46.0 3.3
Maine 66,000 8,000 7,000 3,000 9.9 3.3 27,000 5,000 40.8 6.0
Maryland 184,000 11,000 31,000 5,000 17.1 2.5 79,000 7,000 42.9 3.3
Massachusetts 244,000 13,000 43,000 6,000 17.6 2.2 117,000 10,000 47.9 3.2
Michigan 366,000 19,000 57,000 6,000 15.6 1.6 167,000 12,000 45.5 2.5
Minnesota 204,000 15,000 34,000 6,000 16.8 2.6 90,000 10,000 44.4 3.9
Mississippi 123,000 10,000 25,000 4,000 20.1 3.1 59,000 7,000 47.7 3.7
Missouri 241,000 13,000 35,000 4,000 14.6 1.7 113,000 9,000 47.1 2.5
Montana 43,000 6,000 6,000 2,000 13.4 4.8 19,000 3,000 44.7 6.8
Nebraska 58,000 7,000 9,000 3,000 15.2 4.0 26,000 5,000 44.7 5.6
Nevada 106,000 9,000 16,000 3,000 15.3 2.9 44,000 6,000 41.9 4.6
New Hampshire 55,000 7,000 7,000 2,000 12.0 3.4 23,000 5,000 41.6 5.4
New Jersey 210,000 12,000 44,000 4,000 21.0 1.7 104,000 8,000 49.5 2.6
New Mexico 85,000 9,000 13,000 3,000 14.6 3.2 41,000 6,000 48.3 4.3
New York 600,000 22,000 124,000 9,000 20.7 1.3 296,000 14,000 49.4 1.8
North Carolina 364,000 18,000 67,000 7,000 18.5 1.7 160,000 12,000 43.9 2.3
North Dakota 26,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 14.4 6.1 12,000 4,000 46.9 9.7
Ohio 447,000 20,000 68,000 8,000 15.1 1.5 194,000 12,000 43.4 1.7
Oklahoma 173,000 11,000 24,000 4,000 13.8 2.3 74,000 8,000 43.1 3.4
Oregon 190,000 11,000 30,000 6,000 15.5 2.6 90,000 8,000 47.3 2.8
Pennsylvania 457,000 21,000 80,000 9,000 17.5 1.8 216,000 14,000 47.2 2.0
Rhode Island 39,000 6,000 6,000 2,000 14.4 4.7 18,000 5,000 47.0 7.4
South Carolina 179,000 12,000 33,000 6,000 18.2 2.5 74,000 7,000 41.6 2.9
South Dakota 28,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 16.6 6.0 12,000 4,000 43.8 7.7
Tennessee 244,000 13,000 36,000 5,000 14.6 1.6 113,000 8,000 46.4 2.2
Texas 938,000 25,000 166,000 10,000 17.7 1.0 409,000 14,000 43.6 1.3
Utah 115,000 9,000 17,000 3,000 14.7 2.7 48,000 6,000 41.6 3.9
Vermont 27,000 5,000 3,000 1,000 10.2 4.3 9,000 3,000 34.2 8.5
Virginia 255,000 15,000 36,000 4,000 14.2 1.5 111,000 10,000 43.6 2.8
Washington 297,000 14,000 49,000 7,000 16.7 2.0 132,000 9,000 44.4 2.2
West Virginia 85,000 8,000 17,000 4,000 20.6 3.8 41,000 5,000 48.1 3.8
Wisconsin 192,000 12,000 31,000 5,000 16.0 2.7 85,000 8,000 44.6 3.3
Wyoming 16,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 9.4 5.1 7,000 2,000 44.5 9.8
Puerto Rico 138,000 11,000 38,000 6,000 27.6 3.3 75,000 9,000 54.4 3.8
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 2.7). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 2.8 Functioning - Civilians with Cognitive and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 2.8 Functioning - Civilians with Cognitive and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
With Self-Care and Ind. Living Dis.
With Self-Care Dis. Only
With Ind. Living Dis. Only
# ME# % ME% # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 1,714,000 35,000 15.6 0.3 193,000 11,000 1.8 0.1 3,285,000 59,000 29.9 0.4
Alabama 32,000 5,000 17.2 2.3 3,000 2,000 1.8 0.7 57,000 6,000 30.4 2.4
Alaska 4,000 2,000 14.6 7.8 700 600 2.9 2.7 7,000 4,000 26.9 10.1
Arizona 33,000 5,000 14.1 1.8 4,000 2,000 1.7 0.7 72,000 7,000 31.2 2.1
Arkansas 21,000 4,000 16.2 2.2 2,000 1,200 1.4 0.9 40,000 5,000 30.7 3.2
California 215,000 14,000 20.0 1.2 20,000 3,000 1.9 0.3 305,000 15,000 28.3 1.2
Colorado 28,000 4,000 14.8 2.0 3,000 2,000 1.4 0.7 47,000 5,000 24.7 2.3
Connecticut 13,000 3,000 11.3 2.5 2,000 2,000 2.0 1.7 36,000 5,000 32.2 3.6
Delaware 4,000 2,000 12.7 5.2 600 830 1.8 3.2 12,000 3,000 34.3 6.8
District of Columbia 4,000 2,000 11.8 5.4 1,000 1,060 3.4 4.1 6,000 3,000 16.5 6.6
Florida 109,000 9,000 17.0 1.2 11,000 3,000 1.7 0.5 190,000 13,000 29.6 1.6
Georgia 53,000 7,000 16.0 1.7 7,000 3,000 2.0 0.7 96,000 9,000 29.0 2.2
Hawaii 4,000 1,000 10.8 3.0 800 500 2.4 1.7 9,000 2,000 26.2 5.4
Idaho 9,000 3,000 11.8 3.2 700 730 0.9 1.2 27,000 4,000 35.3 4.5
Illinois 56,000 6,000 15.7 1.6 6,000 2,000 1.6 0.5 104,000 9,000 29.2 2.0
Indiana 39,000 5,000 14.2 1.8 5,000 2,000 1.8 0.7 88,000 8,000 32.0 2.5
Iowa 13,000 3,000 12.1 2.6 2,000 1,300 1.9 1.4 30,000 5,000 28.2 3.8
Kansas 13,000 3,000 12.1 2.6 3,000 2,000 3.1 1.6 32,000 6,000 30.0 3.6
Kentucky 30,000 4,000 14.2 1.7 3,000 2,000 1.7 0.6 65,000 7,000 31.0 2.6
Louisiana 26,000 4,000 14.7 2.1 3,000 2,000 1.9 0.9 56,000 7,000 31.3 3.1
Maine 6,000 2,000 8.8 3.2 700 500 1.1 0.9 21,000 4,000 32.0 5.5
Maryland 28,000 4,000 15.3 2.3 3,000 2,000 1.8 0.8 51,000 6,000 27.6 2.8
Massachusetts 40,000 6,000 16.3 2.1 3,000 2,000 1.3 0.8 77,000 8,000 31.5 3.1
Michigan 51,000 7,000 13.8 1.7 7,000 3,000 1.8 0.6 116,000 10,000 31.7 2.1
Minnesota 30,000 5,000 14.6 2.3 5,000 2,000 2.3 0.8 61,000 8,000 29.8 3.6
Mississippi 23,000 4,000 18.3 3.0 2,000 1,000 1.8 0.9 36,000 5,000 29.4 3.2
Missouri 31,000 5,000 13.1 1.6 4,000 2,000 1.5 0.6 82,000 8,000 34.0 2.5
Montana 5,000 2,000 12.8 4.4 300 400 0.7 1.2 14,000 4,000 32.0 7.3
Nebraska 8,000 3,000 13.2 3.8 1,000 1,000 2.0 1.9 18,000 4,000 31.5 5.4
Nevada 15,000 3,000 14.4 2.9 900 1,100 0.9 0.6 29,000 5,000 27.4 4.0
New Hampshire 6,000 2,000 10.5 3.2 800 1,200 1.5 1.6 17,000 4,000 31.1 5.3
New Jersey 41,000 5,000 19.4 1.8 3,000 2,000 1.6 0.8 63,000 7,000 30.2 2.4
New Mexico 11,000 3,000 13.4 3.1 1,000 1,000 1.3 0.9 30,000 5,000 34.9 4.1
New York 113,000 9,000 18.8 1.4 11,000 3,000 1.9 0.5 183,000 11,000 30.5 1.6
North Carolina 59,000 6,000 16.3 1.5 8,000 3,000 2.2 0.8 101,000 9,000 27.6 1.9
North Dakota 4,000 2,000 13.7 6.0 200 320 0.7 1.4 9,000 4,000 33.3 9.3
Ohio 61,000 7,000 13.7 1.5 6,000 2,000 1.4 0.4 133,000 9,000 29.7 1.6
Oklahoma 21,000 4,000 12.2 2.3 3,000 1,000 1.6 0.8 53,000 6,000 30.9 2.6
Oregon 27,000 6,000 14.4 2.6 2,000 2,000 1.1 0.9 63,000 7,000 32.8 2.9
Pennsylvania 72,000 8,000 15.8 1.7 8,000 3,000 1.7 0.6 144,000 12,000 31.4 2.0
Rhode Island 5,000 2,000 13.6 4.7 300 330 0.7 1.1 13,000 4,000 33.4 7.6
South Carolina 29,000 5,000 16.0 2.4 4,000 2,000 2.1 1.0 46,000 5,000 25.5 2.5
South Dakota 4,000 2,000 13.9 5.2 800 700 2.7 2.7 8,000 3,000 29.8 8.1
Tennessee 32,000 5,000 13.1 1.6 4,000 1,000 1.5 0.5 81,000 8,000 33.4 2.5
Texas 149,000 9,000 15.8 1.0 17,000 4,000 1.8 0.4 260,000 13,000 27.8 1.2
Utah 15,000 3,000 12.8 2.3 2,000 2,000 1.9 1.6 33,000 5,000 28.8 3.6
Vermont 2,000 1,100 7.1 3.9 800 600 3.1 2.5 7,000 3,000 27.1 8.2
Virginia 32,000 4,000 12.7 1.3 4,000 2,000 1.6 0.6 79,000 8,000 30.9 2.7
Washington 43,000 5,000 14.4 1.8 7,000 2,000 2.2 0.7 89,000 8,000 30.0 1.8
West Virginia 16,000 4,000 19.3 3.6 1,000 1,000 1.3 1.1 24,000 4,000 28.9 3.7
Wisconsin 28,000 5,000 14.4 2.4 3,000 2,000 1.6 1.0 58,000 7,000 30.2 3.1
Wyoming 1,000 1,000 9.4 5.1 0 0 0.0 * 6,000 3,000 35.1 10.8
Puerto Rico 35,000 6,000 25.1 3.4 3,000 2,000 2.5 1.3 40,000 6,000 29.3 2.9
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
*Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 2.8). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

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