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County overview

Bristol County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Bristol County

Population
576,699
Age 65+
17.2%
Median age
41.0
Owner-occupied
61.9%
With disability
14.3%
Median home value
$385,000
Median income
$80,628
Residents 65+
99,426
How Bristol County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+4.2%
% owner-occupied
-4.5%
% with disability
+10.9%
Median household income
+7.3%
Median home value
+36.6%
Median age
+6.5%

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

Middlesex County
1,623,109 residents
Worcester County
858,898 residents
Essex County
806,103 residents
Suffolk County
785,443 residents
Norfolk County
722,112 residents
Plymouth County
529,548 residents
Hampden County
464,575 residents
Barnstable County
229,436 residents

Aging-in-place in Bristol County

Bristol County is home to roughly 576,699 residents, of whom about 99,192 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.2%, 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 61.9% of homes in Bristol County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $385,000. 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 14.3% of Bristol 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.