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County overview

Jefferson Parish

Louisiana - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Jefferson Parish.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Jefferson Parish

Population
436,171
Age 65+
17.8%
Median age
39.8
Owner-occupied
62.7%
With disability
15.8%
Median home value
$231,700
Median income
$63,257
Residents 65+
77,781
How Jefferson Parish compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+7.9%
% owner-occupied
-3.2%
% with disability
+22.5%
Median household income
-15.8%
Median home value
-17.8%
Median age
+3.4%

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 Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish is home to roughly 436,171 residents, of whom about 77,638 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.8%, 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 62.7% of homes in Jefferson Parish are owner-occupied at a median home value of $231,700. 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 15.8% of Jefferson Parish 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.