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County overview

Gloucester County

New Jersey - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Gloucester County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Gloucester County

Population
302,621
Age 65+
16.2%
Median age
40.2
Owner-occupied
79.7%
With disability
12.7%
Median home value
$265,200
Median income
$99,668
Residents 65+
48,955
How Gloucester County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-1.8%
% owner-occupied
+23%
% with disability
-1.6%
Median household income
+32.6%
Median home value
-5.9%
Median age
+4.4%

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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Other counties in New Jersey

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953,243 residents
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860,147 residents
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853,374 residents
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712,029 residents
Monmouth County
643,064 residents
Ocean County
638,691 residents
Union County
572,079 residents
Camden County
522,581 residents

Aging-in-place in Gloucester County

Gloucester County is home to roughly 302,621 residents, of whom about 49,025 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.2%, 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 79.7% of homes in Gloucester County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $265,200. 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 12.7% of Gloucester 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.