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County overview

McLean County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in McLean County

Population
171,284
Age 65+
13.9%
Median age
34.0
Owner-occupied
65.0%
With disability
9.5%
Median home value
$191,300
Median income
$75,356
Residents 65+
23,884
How McLean County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-15.8%
% owner-occupied
+0.3%
% with disability
-26.4%
Median household income
+0.3%
Median home value
-32.1%
Median age
-11.7%

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 McLean County

McLean County is home to roughly 171,284 residents, of whom about 23,808 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.9%, 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 65.0% of homes in McLean County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $191,300. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. 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 9.5% of McLean 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.