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County overview

Boulder County

Colorado - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Boulder County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Boulder County

Population
328,658
Age 65+
15.3%
Median age
37.0
Owner-occupied
62.3%
With disability
8.5%
Median home value
$671,100
Median income
$99,770
Residents 65+
50,239
How Boulder County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-7.3%
% owner-occupied
-3.9%
% with disability
-34.1%
Median household income
+32.8%
Median home value
+138.1%
Median age
-3.9%

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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Aging-in-place in Boulder County

Boulder County is home to roughly 328,658 residents, of whom about 50,285 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.3%, 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 Boulder County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $671,100. 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 8.5% of Boulder 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.