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Alachua County

Florida - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Alachua County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Alachua County

Population
279,729
Age 65+
14.7%
Median age
31.7
Owner-occupied
54.5%
With disability
11.5%
Median home value
$245,600
Median income
$57,566
Residents 65+
41,025
How Alachua County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-10.9%
% owner-occupied
-15.9%
% with disability
-10.9%
Median household income
-23.4%
Median home value
-12.9%
Median age
-17.7%

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 Florida

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2,688,237 residents
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1,940,907 residents
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1,494,805 residents
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1,468,560 residents
Orange County
1,427,403 residents
Duval County
995,708 residents
Pinellas County
959,918 residents
Lee County
772,902 residents

Aging-in-place in Alachua County

Alachua County is home to roughly 279,729 residents, of whom about 41,120 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.7%, 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 54.5% of homes in Alachua County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $245,600. 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 11.5% of Alachua 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.