HIV and AIDS statistics by state

At the end of 2007, an estimated 455,636 people were living with AIDS in America (50 states plus the District of Columbia). The highest numbers were in California, Florida, New York State and Texas. Among the 50 states, the lowest numbers were in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.

In 2007, the District of Columbia reported a far higher rate of AIDS diagnoses than any other area (though the rate in the wider Washington area was surpassed by other metropolitan areas). A 2009 local government report found the capital city had an HIV prevalence rate of 3%, including figures as high as 7.2% for 40-49 year olds, and 6.5% for black males.¹

AIDS diagnosis rates in New York State, Florida and Maryland were much higher than the national average of 12.7 cases per 100,000 population per year.

In the 39 areas that have a history of confidential name-based HIV reporting, an estimated 263,936 people were living with HIV infection that had not progressed to AIDS. This number only includes people whose infection has been diagnosed and reported through the confidential name-based system.

According to the number of AIDS cases reported to the CDC, the 34 states with a history of confidential name-based HIV reporting represent approximately 66% of the US epidemic. For this reason, and because many HIV infections remain undiagnosed (or anonymously diagnosed and unreported) within the 39 areas, the total number of people living with HIV (and not AIDS) in the USA must be much higher.

The CDC estimates that around 1.1 million adults and adolescents are living with HIV in the USA, including those not yet diagnosed, and including those who have already progressed to AIDS.²

Estimated numbers of persons living with HIV (not AIDS) or with AIDS at the end of 2007, and reported AIDS case rates, by state and dependent area

* Persons reported from areas with confidential name-based AIDS reporting, who are residents of other areas - data unavailable through the confidential name-based reporting system

AIDS statistics by city

Over one million AIDS cases have been reported in the 50 states of the USA, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Of those with known residence, 85% were reported in major metropolitan areas.

New York has accounted for around a fifth of all cases, with Los Angeles (60,583 cases), and Miami (58,554) also providing substantial numbers.

In 2007, the highest rates of new AIDS diagnoses were in Miami (33.1 per 100,000 people), New Orleans (31.5), Baton Rouge (31.4) and Washington (30.5).

Reported AIDS cases by USA metropolitan area of residence

Notes

The latest statistics on AIDS & HIV in the USA were published in February 2009 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

There is often a delay between the time of diagnosis of HIV or AIDS, or the time of death, and the time at which the event is reported. For this reason the CDC estimates the number of people living with HIV or AIDS by adjusting for reporting delays. No adjustment is made for incomplete reporting.

The term "living with AIDS" includes every living person who has ever received an AIDS diagnosis, regardless of their current state of health. The term "living with HIV (and not AIDS)" includes every living person who has been diagnosed with HIV through the confidential name-based system, but has not been diagnosed with AIDS.

The statistics by city table contains data for Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) as defined by the Office of Management and Budget.

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