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County overview

Clay County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Clay County

Population
253,085
Age 65+
14.6%
Median age
37.5
Owner-occupied
68.2%
With disability
11.9%
Median home value
$237,200
Median income
$82,264
Residents 65+
36,986
How Clay County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-11.5%
% owner-occupied
+5.2%
% with disability
-7.8%
Median household income
+9.5%
Median home value
-15.9%
Median age
-2.6%

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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Aging-in-place in Clay County

Clay County is home to roughly 253,085 residents, of whom about 36,950 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.6%, 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 68.2% of homes in Clay County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $237,200. 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 11.9% of Clay 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.