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Sedgwick County

Kansas - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Sedgwick County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Sedgwick County

Population
522,700
Age 65+
15.2%
Median age
35.8
Owner-occupied
62.5%
With disability
14.6%
Median home value
$175,700
Median income
$65,372
Residents 65+
79,224
How Sedgwick County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-7.9%
% owner-occupied
-3.5%
% with disability
+13.2%
Median household income
-13%
Median home value
-37.7%
Median age
-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 Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County is home to roughly 522,700 residents, of whom about 79,450 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.2%, 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 62.5% of homes in Sedgwick County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $175,700. 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 14.6% of Sedgwick 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.