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County overview

Madison County

Indiana - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Madison County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Madison County

Population
130,545
Age 65+
18.5%
Median age
40.7
Owner-occupied
70.2%
With disability
19.7%
Median home value
$135,100
Median income
$60,060
Residents 65+
24,086
How Madison County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+12.1%
% owner-occupied
+8.3%
% with disability
+52.7%
Median household income
-20.1%
Median home value
-52.1%
Median age
+5.7%

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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971,737 residents
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497,682 residents
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349,527 residents
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206,841 residents
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186,955 residents
Vanderburgh County
179,900 residents

Aging-in-place in Madison County

Madison County is home to roughly 130,545 residents, of whom about 24,151 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.5%, 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 70.2% of homes in Madison County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $135,100. 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 19.7% of Madison 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.