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County overview

Boone County

Missouri - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Boone County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Boone County

Population
184,043
Age 65+
12.9%
Median age
31.8
Owner-occupied
57.6%
With disability
12.3%
Median home value
$237,600
Median income
$66,564
Residents 65+
23,766
How Boone County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-21.8%
% owner-occupied
-11.1%
% with disability
-4.7%
Median household income
-11.4%
Median home value
-15.7%
Median age
-17.4%

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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Aging-in-place in Boone County

Boone County is home to roughly 184,043 residents, of whom about 23,742 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 12.9%, 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 57.6% of homes in Boone County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $237,600. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. 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 12.3% of Boone 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.