A & J Remodels, LLC
Wilmington, DE
5.0(45 reviews)
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New Castle County
Delaware - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for New Castle County.
Census ACS 5-year estimates
Who lives in New Castle County
Population
570,567
Age 65+
16.2%
Median age
39.0
Owner-occupied
68.2%
With disability
12.4%
Median home value
$312,000
Median income
$85,309
Residents 65+
92,683
How New Castle County compares
vs. the U.S. average
% age 65+
-1.8%
% owner-occupied
+5.2%
% with disability
-3.9%
Median household income
+13.5%
Median home value
+10.7%
Median age
+1.3%
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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Newport, DE
5.0(30 reviews)
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Newark, DE
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Selbyville, DE
5.0(16 reviews)
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Newark, DE
5.0(1 reviews)
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View profile Custom Creations By Design
Wilmington, DE
5.0(1 reviews)
countertop loweringnon slip flooringinterior remodeling+8
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Delmar, DE
4.9(140 reviews)
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Delmar, DE
4.9(50 reviews)
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Aging-in-place in New Castle County
New Castle County is home to roughly 570,567 residents, of whom about 92,432 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.2%, in line with 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 68.2% of homes in New Castle County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $312,000. 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 12.4% of New Castle 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.