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County overview

Baldwin County

Alabama - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Baldwin County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Baldwin County

Population
233,420
Age 65+
21.2%
Median age
43.7
Owner-occupied
77.9%
With disability
13.9%
Median home value
$266,000
Median income
$71,039
Residents 65+
49,499
How Baldwin County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+28.5%
% owner-occupied
+20.2%
% with disability
+7.8%
Median household income
-5.5%
Median home value
-5.6%
Median age
+13.5%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Alabama

Jefferson County
672,265 residents
Mobile County
413,878 residents
Madison County
389,781 residents
Tuscaloosa County
231,558 residents
Montgomery County
228,132 residents
Shelby County
223,916 residents
Lee County
175,126 residents

Aging-in-place in Baldwin County

Baldwin County is home to roughly 233,420 residents, of whom about 49,485 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 21.2%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 77.9% of homes in Baldwin County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $266,000. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 13.9% of Baldwin County residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.