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County overview

Duval County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Duval County

Population
995,708
Age 65+
14.7%
Median age
36.6
Owner-occupied
57.6%
With disability
13.0%
Median home value
$251,300
Median income
$65,579
Residents 65+
146,674
How Duval County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-10.9%
% owner-occupied
-11.1%
% with disability
+0.8%
Median household income
-12.7%
Median home value
-10.9%
Median age
-4.9%

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 Duval County

Duval County is home to roughly 995,708 residents, of whom about 146,369 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 57.6% of homes in Duval County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $251,300. 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 13.0% of Duval 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.