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County overview

Jefferson County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Jefferson County

Population
226,984
Age 65+
15.7%
Median age
39.9
Owner-occupied
80.7%
With disability
13.7%
Median home value
$202,500
Median income
$77,217
Residents 65+
35,641
How Jefferson County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-4.8%
% owner-occupied
+24.5%
% with disability
+6.2%
Median household income
+2.8%
Median home value
-28.2%
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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999,703 residents
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715,526 residents
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253,085 residents
Boone County
184,043 residents

Aging-in-place in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is home to roughly 226,984 residents, of whom about 35,636 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.7%, 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 80.7% of homes in Jefferson County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $202,500. 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 13.7% of Jefferson 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.