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County overview

Peoria County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Peoria County

Population
181,186
Age 65+
17.7%
Median age
38.1
Owner-occupied
65.5%
With disability
13.1%
Median home value
$150,400
Median income
$63,409
Residents 65+
32,044
How Peoria County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+7.3%
% owner-occupied
+1.1%
% with disability
+1.6%
Median household income
-15.6%
Median home value
-46.6%
Median age
-1%

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 Peoria County

Peoria County is home to roughly 181,186 residents, of whom about 32,070 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.7%, 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 65.5% of homes in Peoria County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $150,400. 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 13.1% of Peoria 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.