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County overview

Strafford County

New Hampshire - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Strafford County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Strafford County

Population
130,965
Age 65+
16.0%
Median age
37.7
Owner-occupied
67.1%
With disability
13.2%
Median home value
$300,200
Median income
$83,212
Residents 65+
20,990
How Strafford County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-3%
% owner-occupied
+3.5%
% with disability
+2.3%
Median household income
+10.7%
Median home value
+6.5%
Median age
-2.1%

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 New Hampshire

Hillsborough County
422,733 residents
Rockingham County
315,169 residents
Merrimack County
153,918 residents

Aging-in-place in Strafford County

Strafford County is home to roughly 130,965 residents, of whom about 20,954 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.0%, in line with 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 67.1% of homes in Strafford County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $300,200. 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 13.2% of Strafford 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.