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County overview

Barnstable County

Massachusetts - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Barnstable County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Barnstable County

Population
229,436
Age 65+
31.6%
Median age
54.5
Owner-occupied
81.4%
With disability
13.8%
Median home value
$519,100
Median income
$90,447
Residents 65+
72,541
How Barnstable County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+91.5%
% owner-occupied
+25.6%
% with disability
+7%
Median household income
+20.4%
Median home value
+84.1%
Median age
+41.6%

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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Other counties in Massachusetts

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1,623,109 residents
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858,898 residents
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806,103 residents
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785,443 residents
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722,112 residents
Bristol County
576,699 residents
Plymouth County
529,548 residents
Hampden County
464,575 residents

Aging-in-place in Barnstable County

Barnstable County is home to roughly 229,436 residents, of whom about 72,502 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 31.6%, 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 81.4% of homes in Barnstable County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $519,100. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. 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 13.8% of Barnstable 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.