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County overview

Jefferson County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Jefferson County

Population
672,265
Age 65+
16.3%
Median age
37.9
Owner-occupied
64.1%
With disability
14.9%
Median home value
$208,900
Median income
$63,595
Residents 65+
109,751
How Jefferson County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-1.2%
% owner-occupied
-1.1%
% with disability
+15.5%
Median household income
-15.4%
Median home value
-25.9%
Median age
-1.6%

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

Mobile County
413,878 residents
Madison County
389,781 residents
Baldwin County
233,420 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 Jefferson County

Jefferson County is home to roughly 672,265 residents, of whom about 109,579 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.3%, in line with 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 64.1% of homes in Jefferson County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $208,900. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. 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 14.9% of Jefferson County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to 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.