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County overview

El Paso County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in El Paso County

Population
730,323
Age 65+
13.3%
Median age
34.7
Owner-occupied
66.3%
With disability
12.5%
Median home value
$390,500
Median income
$82,748
Residents 65+
97,399
How El Paso County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-19.4%
% owner-occupied
+2.3%
% with disability
-3.1%
Median household income
+10.1%
Median home value
+38.5%
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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Aging-in-place in El Paso County

El Paso County is home to roughly 730,323 residents, of whom about 97,133 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.3%, 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 66.3% of homes in El Paso County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $390,500. 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 12.5% of El Paso County residents report a disability, a rate in line with 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.