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County overview

DeSoto County

Mississippi - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for DeSoto County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in DeSoto County

Population
186,214
Age 65+
13.1%
Median age
37.1
Owner-occupied
76.4%
With disability
11.9%
Median home value
$227,600
Median income
$79,666
Residents 65+
24,475
How DeSoto County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-20.6%
% owner-occupied
+17.9%
% with disability
-7.8%
Median household income
+6%
Median home value
-19.3%
Median age
-3.6%

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 Mississippi

Hinds County
226,541 residents
Harrison County
208,748 residents
Rankin County
157,185 residents
Jackson County
143,721 residents

Aging-in-place in DeSoto County

DeSoto County is home to roughly 186,214 residents, of whom about 24,394 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.1%, well 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 76.4% of homes in DeSoto County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $227,600. 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 11.9% of DeSoto 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.