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County overview

Lee County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Lee County

Population
175,126
Age 65+
12.7%
Median age
33.0
Owner-occupied
65.2%
With disability
13.2%
Median home value
$224,400
Median income
$59,288
Residents 65+
22,160
How Lee County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-23%
% owner-occupied
+0.6%
% with disability
+2.3%
Median household income
-21.1%
Median home value
-20.4%
Median age
-14.3%

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
Baldwin County
233,420 residents
Tuscaloosa County
231,558 residents
Montgomery County
228,132 residents
Shelby County
223,916 residents

Aging-in-place in Lee County

Lee County is home to roughly 175,126 residents, of whom about 22,241 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 12.7%, well below 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 65.2% of homes in Lee County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $224,400. 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 13.2% of Lee 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.