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County overview

Kenton County

Kentucky - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Kenton County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Kenton County

Population
169,066
Age 65+
15.0%
Median age
37.7
Owner-occupied
69.1%
With disability
13.5%
Median home value
$207,700
Median income
$76,016
Residents 65+
25,375
How Kenton County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-9.1%
% owner-occupied
+6.6%
% with disability
+4.7%
Median household income
+1.2%
Median home value
-26.3%
Median age
-2.1%

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 Kenton County

Kenton County is home to roughly 169,066 residents, of whom about 25,360 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.0%, 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 69.1% of homes in Kenton County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $207,700. 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 13.5% of Kenton 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.