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Volusia County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Volusia County

Population
558,520
Age 65+
24.8%
Median age
46.5
Owner-occupied
72.1%
With disability
17.3%
Median home value
$251,400
Median income
$63,075
Residents 65+
138,757
How Volusia County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+50.3%
% owner-occupied
+11.3%
% with disability
+34.1%
Median household income
-16.1%
Median home value
-10.8%
Median age
+20.8%

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 Volusia County

Volusia County is home to roughly 558,520 residents, of whom about 138,513 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 24.8%, 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 72.1% of homes in Volusia County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $251,400. 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 17.3% of Volusia 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.