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County overview

Champaign County

Illinois - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Champaign County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Champaign County

Population
206,525
Age 65+
13.4%
Median age
30.8
Owner-occupied
53.5%
With disability
9.8%
Median home value
$192,600
Median income
$61,090
Residents 65+
27,749
How Champaign County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-18.8%
% owner-occupied
-17.4%
% with disability
-24%
Median household income
-18.7%
Median home value
-31.7%
Median age
-20%

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 Champaign County

Champaign County is home to roughly 206,525 residents, of whom about 27,674 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.4%, 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 53.5% of homes in Champaign County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $192,600. 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 9.8% of Champaign 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.