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Brevard County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Brevard County

Population
610,723
Age 65+
24.0%
Median age
47.0
Owner-occupied
76.7%
With disability
16.3%
Median home value
$278,000
Median income
$71,308
Residents 65+
146,692
How Brevard County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+45.5%
% owner-occupied
+18.4%
% with disability
+26.4%
Median household income
-5.1%
Median home value
-1.4%
Median age
+22.1%

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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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 Brevard County

Brevard County is home to roughly 610,723 residents, of whom about 146,574 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 24.0%, 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 76.7% of homes in Brevard County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $278,000. 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 16.3% of Brevard 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.