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County overview

Broward County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Broward County

Population
1,940,907
Age 65+
17.3%
Median age
41.0
Owner-occupied
62.8%
With disability
11.1%
Median home value
$348,600
Median income
$70,331
Residents 65+
335,342
How Broward County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+4.8%
% owner-occupied
-3.1%
% with disability
-14%
Median household income
-6.4%
Median home value
+23.7%
Median age
+6.5%

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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2,688,237 residents
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1,494,805 residents
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1,468,560 residents
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1,427,403 residents
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995,708 residents
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959,918 residents
Lee County
772,902 residents
Polk County
736,229 residents

Aging-in-place in Broward County

Broward County is home to roughly 1,940,907 residents, of whom about 335,777 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.3%, 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 62.8% of homes in Broward County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $348,600. 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 11.1% of Broward 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.