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County overview

Dakota County

Minnesota - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Dakota County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Dakota County

Population
439,179
Age 65+
15.0%
Median age
38.4
Owner-occupied
75.9%
With disability
9.9%
Median home value
$341,200
Median income
$101,360
Residents 65+
65,838
How Dakota County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-9.1%
% owner-occupied
+17.1%
% with disability
-23.3%
Median household income
+34.9%
Median home value
+21%
Median age
-0.3%

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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151,347 residents

Aging-in-place in Dakota County

Dakota County is home to roughly 439,179 residents, of whom about 65,877 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 75.9% of homes in Dakota County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $341,200. 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 9.9% of Dakota 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.