The age group with the highest likelihood of disability is the population age 65 years and over. According to the American Community Survey, 43% (232,540 people) of the population age 65 and over in South Carolina reported having some type of disability in 2006. In Spartanburg County, 44% of the population 65 and over (15,043 people) reported having at least one type of disability in 2006. From the comparative data provided in Table 2, it is clear that Spartanburg County ranks highest in terms of disabled seniors age 65 and over.