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Contra Costa County

California - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Contra Costa County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Contra Costa County

Population
1,162,648
Age 65+
16.4%
Median age
40.1
Owner-occupied
67.2%
With disability
11.2%
Median home value
$787,300
Median income
$120,020
Residents 65+
190,307
How Contra Costa County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-0.6%
% owner-occupied
+3.7%
% with disability
-13.2%
Median household income
+59.7%
Median home value
+179.3%
Median age
+4.2%

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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Aging-in-place in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County is home to roughly 1,162,648 residents, of whom about 190,674 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.4%, 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 67.2% of homes in Contra Costa County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $787,300. 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 11.2% of Contra Costa 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.