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County overview

Polk County

Iowa - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Polk County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Polk County

Population
493,378
Age 65+
13.5%
Median age
36.1
Owner-occupied
67.1%
With disability
11.1%
Median home value
$232,000
Median income
$78,827
Residents 65+
66,726
How Polk County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-18.2%
% owner-occupied
+3.5%
% with disability
-14%
Median household income
+4.9%
Median home value
-17.7%
Median age
-6.2%

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 Polk County

Polk County is home to roughly 493,378 residents, of whom about 66,606 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.5%, 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 67.1% of homes in Polk County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $232,000. 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 11.1% of Polk 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.