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County overview

Placer County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Placer County

Population
406,608
Age 65+
20.0%
Median age
42.3
Owner-occupied
73.8%
With disability
11.2%
Median home value
$627,100
Median income
$109,375
Residents 65+
81,151
How Placer County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+21.2%
% owner-occupied
+13.9%
% with disability
-13.2%
Median household income
+45.5%
Median home value
+122.5%
Median age
+9.9%

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 California

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9,936,690 residents
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3,289,701 residents
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3,175,227 residents
Riverside County
2,429,487 residents
San Bernardino County
2,180,563 residents
Santa Clara County
1,916,831 residents
Alameda County
1,663,823 residents
Sacramento County
1,579,211 residents

Aging-in-place in Placer County

Placer County is home to roughly 406,608 residents, of whom about 81,322 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 20.0%, well above 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 73.8% of homes in Placer County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $627,100. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. 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 Placer 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.