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County overview

Jackson County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Jackson County

Population
715,526
Age 65+
15.4%
Median age
37.0
Owner-occupied
58.5%
With disability
12.9%
Median home value
$196,900
Median income
$65,169
Residents 65+
110,061
How Jackson County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-6.7%
% owner-occupied
-9.7%
% with disability
0%
Median household income
-13.3%
Median home value
-30.2%
Median age
-3.9%

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 Missouri

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999,703 residents
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406,262 residents
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299,188 residents
St. Louis city
298,018 residents
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253,085 residents
Jefferson County
226,984 residents
Boone County
184,043 residents

Aging-in-place in Jackson County

Jackson County is home to roughly 715,526 residents, of whom about 110,191 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.4%, 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 58.5% of homes in Jackson County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $196,900. 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 12.9% of Jackson 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.