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County overview

Plymouth County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Plymouth County

Population
529,548
Age 65+
18.8%
Median age
42.7
Owner-occupied
77.3%
With disability
11.2%
Median home value
$475,500
Median income
$105,387
Residents 65+
99,368
How Plymouth County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+13.9%
% owner-occupied
+19.3%
% with disability
-13.2%
Median household income
+40.2%
Median home value
+68.7%
Median age
+10.9%

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
Bristol County
576,699 residents
Hampden County
464,575 residents
Barnstable County
229,436 residents

Aging-in-place in Plymouth County

Plymouth County is home to roughly 529,548 residents, of whom about 99,555 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.8%, 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 77.3% of homes in Plymouth County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $475,500. 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 11.2% of Plymouth County residents report a disability, a rate below 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.