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County overview

Leon County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Leon County

Population
294,128
Age 65+
14.1%
Median age
31.4
Owner-occupied
52.1%
With disability
11.9%
Median home value
$256,900
Median income
$61,317
Residents 65+
41,392
How Leon County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-14.5%
% owner-occupied
-19.6%
% with disability
-7.8%
Median household income
-18.4%
Median home value
-8.9%
Median age
-18.4%

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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1,494,805 residents
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1,427,403 residents
Duval County
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Pinellas County
959,918 residents
Lee County
772,902 residents

Aging-in-place in Leon County

Leon County is home to roughly 294,128 residents, of whom about 41,472 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.1%, 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 52.1% of homes in Leon County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $256,900. 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 11.9% of Leon 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.