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County overview

Benton County

Arkansas - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Benton County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Benton County

Population
286,528
Age 65+
13.6%
Median age
35.7
Owner-occupied
67.8%
With disability
10.0%
Median home value
$254,000
Median income
$85,269
Residents 65+
38,881
How Benton County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-17.6%
% owner-occupied
+4.6%
% with disability
-22.5%
Median household income
+13.5%
Median home value
-9.9%
Median age
-7.3%

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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398,322 residents
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247,331 residents

Aging-in-place in Benton County

Benton County is home to roughly 286,528 residents, of whom about 38,968 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 67.8% of homes in Benton County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $254,000. 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 10.0% of Benton County residents report a disability, a rate below 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.