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County overview

Denver County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Denver County

Population
710,800
Age 65+
12.0%
Median age
34.9
Owner-occupied
49.4%
With disability
9.9%
Median home value
$540,400
Median income
$85,853
Residents 65+
85,267
How Denver County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-27.3%
% owner-occupied
-23.8%
% with disability
-23.3%
Median household income
+14.2%
Median home value
+91.7%
Median age
-9.4%

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 Colorado

El Paso County
730,323 residents
Arapahoe County
654,453 residents
Jefferson County
580,519 residents
Adams County
520,149 residents
Douglas County
360,206 residents
Larimer County
359,363 residents
Weld County
331,466 residents
Boulder County
328,658 residents

Aging-in-place in Denver County

Denver County is home to roughly 710,800 residents, of whom about 85,296 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 12.0%, 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 49.4% of homes in Denver County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $540,400. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. 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 9.9% of Denver 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.