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County overview

Douglas County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Douglas County

Population
360,206
Age 65+
12.9%
Median age
39.3
Owner-occupied
78.0%
With disability
7.5%
Median home value
$635,100
Median income
$139,010
Residents 65+
46,602
How Douglas County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-21.8%
% owner-occupied
+20.4%
% with disability
-41.9%
Median household income
+85%
Median home value
+125.3%
Median age
+2.1%

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 Douglas County

Douglas County is home to roughly 360,206 residents, of whom about 46,467 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 12.9%, 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 78.0% of homes in Douglas County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $635,100. 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 7.5% of Douglas 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.