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County overview

Rock Island County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Rock Island County

Population
143,819
Age 65+
19.8%
Median age
40.2
Owner-occupied
68.6%
With disability
14.1%
Median home value
$139,800
Median income
$64,435
Residents 65+
28,436
How Rock Island County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+20%
% owner-occupied
+5.9%
% with disability
+9.3%
Median household income
-14.3%
Median home value
-50.4%
Median age
+4.4%

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 Rock Island County

Rock Island County is home to roughly 143,819 residents, of whom about 28,476 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 19.8%, 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 68.6% of homes in Rock Island County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $139,800. 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 14.1% of Rock Island 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.