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County overview

Tuscaloosa County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Tuscaloosa County

Population
231,558
Age 65+
13.6%
Median age
32.8
Owner-occupied
62.3%
With disability
12.5%
Median home value
$218,800
Median income
$61,645
Residents 65+
31,567
How Tuscaloosa County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-17.6%
% owner-occupied
-3.9%
% with disability
-3.1%
Median household income
-18%
Median home value
-22.4%
Median age
-14.8%

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

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672,265 residents
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413,878 residents
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389,781 residents
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233,420 residents
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228,132 residents
Shelby County
223,916 residents
Lee County
175,126 residents

Aging-in-place in Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa County is home to roughly 231,558 residents, of whom about 31,492 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.6%, 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 62.3% of homes in Tuscaloosa County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $218,800. 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 12.5% of Tuscaloosa 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.