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County overview

Shawnee County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Shawnee County

Population
178,625
Age 65+
18.6%
Median age
39.4
Owner-occupied
66.9%
With disability
13.7%
Median home value
$159,900
Median income
$63,463
Residents 65+
33,276
How Shawnee County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+12.7%
% owner-occupied
+3.2%
% with disability
+6.2%
Median household income
-15.6%
Median home value
-43.3%
Median age
+2.3%

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 Shawnee County

Shawnee County is home to roughly 178,625 residents, of whom about 33,224 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.6%, 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 66.9% of homes in Shawnee County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $159,900. 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 13.7% of Shawnee 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.