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Mesa County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Mesa County

Population
156,131
Age 65+
20.0%
Median age
40.6
Owner-occupied
71.8%
With disability
15.3%
Median home value
$312,600
Median income
$68,077
Residents 65+
31,265
How Mesa County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+21.2%
% owner-occupied
+10.8%
% with disability
+18.6%
Median household income
-9.4%
Median home value
+10.9%
Median age
+5.5%

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 Mesa County

Mesa County is home to roughly 156,131 residents, of whom about 31,226 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 71.8% of homes in Mesa County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $312,600. 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 15.3% of Mesa County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to 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.