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County overview

Miami-Dade County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Miami-Dade County

Population
2,688,237
Age 65+
16.6%
Median age
40.6
Owner-occupied
51.9%
With disability
10.2%
Median home value
$387,000
Median income
$64,215
Residents 65+
446,559
How Miami-Dade County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+0.6%
% owner-occupied
-19.9%
% with disability
-20.9%
Median household income
-14.5%
Median home value
+37.3%
Median age
+5.5%

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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Other counties in Florida

Broward County
1,940,907 residents
Palm Beach County
1,494,805 residents
Hillsborough County
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
Polk County
736,229 residents

Aging-in-place in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County is home to roughly 2,688,237 residents, of whom about 446,247 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.6%, in line with 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 51.9% of homes in Miami-Dade County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $387,000. 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 10.2% of Miami-Dade 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.